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The portmap or rpcbind service must not be running unless needed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22429 | GEN003810 | SV-26664r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The portmap and rpcbind services increase the attack surface of the system and should only be used when needed. The portmap or rpcbind services are used by a variety of services using remote procedure calls (RPCs). |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 10 X86 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-03-31 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27696r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the status of the rpcbind service. # svcs network/rpc/bind If the service is online and is not documented as required, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-23906r1_fix) |
|---|
| Disable the portmap service. # svcadm disable network/rpc/bind |