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The Network Information System (NIS) protocol must not be used.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-867 GEN006400 SV-867r2_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
Due to numerous security vulnerabilities existing within NIS, it must not be used. Possible alternative directory services are NIS+ and LDAP.
STIG Date
Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-06-27

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-1021r2_fix)
Disable the use of NIS. Possible replacements are NIS+ and LDAP.