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X Window System connections that are not required must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12018 | GEN005260 | SV-12519r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If unauthorized clients are permitted access to the X server, a user's X session may be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-02-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-7981r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the X Window system is running. Procedure: # ps -ef |grep X Ask the SA if the X Window system is an operational requirement. If it is not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-11277r2_fix) |
|---|
| Disable the X Windows server on the system. |