X Window System connections that are not required must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-216079 | SOL-11.1-020560 | SV-216079r505929_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 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-09-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-17317r372619_chk ) |
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| 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-17315r372620_fix) |
|---|
| Disable the X Windows server on the system. |