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NIS maps must be protected through hard-to-guess domain names.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12026 | GEN006420 | SV-12527r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The use of hard-to-guess NIS domain names provides additional protection from unauthorized access to the NIS directory information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-7991r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the domain name for NIS maps. Procedure: # domainname If the name returned is simple to guess, such as the organization name, building, or room name, etc., this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-11285r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the NIS domain name to a value difficult to guess. Consult vendor documentation for the required procedure. |