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RHEL 9 must not have the ypserv package installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257829 | RHEL-09-215030 | SV-257829r958478_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The NIS service provides an unencrypted authentication service, which does not provide for the confidentiality and integrity of user passwords or the remote session. Removing the "ypserv" package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of NIS or NIS+ services. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-61570r925472_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify that the ypserv package is not installed with the following command: $ sudo dnf list --installed ypserv Error: No matching Packages to list If the "ypserv" package is installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61494r925473_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the ypserv package with the following command: $ sudo dnf remove ypserv |