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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-216314 | SOL-11.1-020560 | SV-216314r959010_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If unauthorized clients are permitted access to the X server, a user's X session may be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-05-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-17550r371030_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-17548r371031_fix) |
|---|
| Disable the X Windows server on the system. |