Check: GEN006400
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN006400
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The Network Information System (NIS) protocol must not be used. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Due to numerous security vulnerabilities existing within NIS, it must not be used. Possible alternative directory services are NIS+ and LDAP.
Check Content
Perform the following to determine if NIS is active on the system. # ps -ef | egrep '(ypbind|ypserv)' If NIS is found active on the system, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Disable the use of NIS. Possible replacements are NIS+ and LDAP.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-867r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-867
Group Title: GEN006400
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001435 |
The organization defines networking protocols within the information system deemed to be nonsecure. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| No controls are assigned to this check |