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The NIS/NIS+/yp command files must have mode 0755 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-791 | GEN001360 | SV-27175r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| NIS/NIS+/yp files are part of the system's identification and authentication processes and are, therefore, critical to system security. Unauthorized modification of these files could compromise these processes and the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 10 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-06-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-34672r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of NIS/NIS+/yp command files to 0755 or less permissive. Procedure: # chmod -R 0755 /usr/lib/netsvc/yp /var/yp |