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The VNC server package must not be installed unless required.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-216295 SOL-11.1-020180 SV-216295r603267_rule Medium
Description
The VNC service uses weak authentication capabilities and provides the user complete graphical system access.
STIG Date
Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-11-18

Details

Check Text ( C-17531r370973_chk )
Determine if the VNC server package is installed.

# pkg list x11/server/xvnc

If an installed package named "x11/server/xvnc is listed" is listed, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-17529r370974_fix)
The Software Installation Profile is required.

# pfexec pkg uninstall x11/server/xvnc