Check: GEN005260
Solaris 10 X86 STIG:
GEN005260
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r17)
Title
X Window System connections that are not required must be disabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If unauthorized clients are permitted access to the X server, a user's X session may be compromised.
Check Content
Determine if the X Window system is running. Procedure: # ps -ef |grep X Ask the SA if the X Window system is an operational requirement. If it is not, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Disable the X Windows server on the system.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-227874r603266_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-227874
Group Title: SRG-OS-000095
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000381 |
The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-7 |
Least Functionality |