The system must not have the finger service active.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4701 | GEN003860 | SV-4701r2_rule | DCPP-1 EBRU-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| The finger service provides information about the system's users to network clients. This information could expose information that could be used in subsequent attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2521r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the system has the finger service active. If the finger service is active, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-4629r2_fix) |
|---|
| Disable the finger service. |