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If NIS+ is configured on the Solaris system, YPCHECK must be set to true.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-954 | GEN000000-SOL00200 | SV-954r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If YPCHECK is not set to true, then ypfiles may not be checked. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 9 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2250r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Perform the following to determine if ASET is configured to check NIS+. # grep YPCHECK /usr/aset/asetenv If NIS+ is running and the YPCHECK variable is set to false, then this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-1108r2_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the ASET configuration and set YPCHECK to true on systems running NIS. (If NIS+ is configured, YPCHECK must only be set to false to avoid going into NIS compatibility mode.) Configure NIS to use YPCHECK. |