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The pidgin IM client package must not be installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-216054 | SOL-11.1-020120 | SV-216054r959010_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Instant messaging is an insecure protocol. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-05-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-17292r372544_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the pidgin package is installed. # pkg list communication/im/pidgin If an installed package named communication/im/pidgin is listed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-17290r372545_fix) |
|---|
| The Software Installation Profile is required. # pfexec pkg uninstall communication/im/pidgin |