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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-227874 | GEN005260 | SV-227874r505926_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If unauthorized clients are permitted access to the X server, a user's X session may be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-09-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-30036r490018_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-30024r490019_fix) |
|---|
| Disable the X Windows server on the system. |