Check: GEN003860
Title
The system must not have the finger service active. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
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.
Check Content
Determine if the finger service is running. # chkconfig If the finger service is not disabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Disable the finger service.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID:
Vulnerability ID: V-4701
Group Title:
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001551 |
The organization defines approved authorizations for controlling the flow of information between interconnected systems. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-4 |
Information Flow Enforcement |