Check: SOL-11.1-020120
Solaris 11 SPARC STIG:
SOL-11.1-020120
(in versions v2 r10 through v1 r10)
Title
The pidgin IM client package must not be installed. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
Instant messaging is an insecure protocol.
Check Content
Determine if the pidgin package is installed. # pkg list communication/im/pidgin If an installed package named communication/im/pidgin is listed, this is a finding.
Fix Text
The Software Installation Profile is required. # pfexec pkg uninstall communication/im/pidgin
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-216289r603267_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-216289
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |