The Network Information System (NIS) protocol must not be used.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227949 | GEN006400 | SV-227949r603266_rule | 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 | 2022-09-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-30111r490267_chk ) |
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| Perform the following to determine if NIS is active on the system. # ps -ef | egrep '(ypbind|ypserv)' If NIS is found active on the system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-30099r490268_fix) |
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| Disable the use of NIS. Possible replacements are NIS+ and LDAP. |