Check: GEN003860
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG:
GEN003860
(in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)
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 more information for potential used in subsequent attacks.
Check Content
# grep disable /etc/xinetd.d/finger If the finger service is not disabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Edit /etc/xinetd.d/finger and set "disable=yes"
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-45810r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4701
Group Title: GEN003860
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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 |