The system must not have the rpc.ugidd daemon enabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4262 | GEN000000-LNX00300 | SV-4262r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The rpc.ugidd daemon could be used by a remote attacker to list all users on a specific system. Once the user IDs have been obtained, a system could be compromised through brute-force password hacking. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2086r2_chk ) |
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| To check for the rpc.ugidd daemon perform: # chkconfig –list rpc.ugidd Or # ps –ef | grep –i ugidd If the daemon is running or installed this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-4173r2_fix) |
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| If the rpc.ugidd daemon is installed, disable it using the chkconfig utility. |