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The system must not use UDP for NIS/NIS+.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-240430 | VRAU-SL-000545 | SV-240430r671031_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Implementing NIS or NIS+ under UDP may make the system more susceptible to a denial-of-service attack and does not provide the same quality of service as TCP. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vRealize Automation 7.x SLES Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-06-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43663r671029_chk ) |
|---|
| If the SLES for vRealize does not use NIS or NIS+, this is not applicable. Check if NIS or NIS+ is implemented using UDP: # rpcinfo -p | grep yp | grep udp If NIS or NIS+ is implemented using UDP, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43622r671030_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the SLES for vRealize to not use UDP for NIS and NIS+. Consult vendor documentation for the required procedure. |