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V-216053

CAT I (High)

The NIS package must not be installed.

Rule ID

SV-216053r603268_rule

STIG

Solaris 11 x86 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R10

CCIs

SV-60777

Discussion

NIS is an insecure protocol.

Check Content

Determine if the NIS package is installed.

# pkg list service/network/nis

If an installed package named "service/network/nis" is listed, this is a finding.

Fix Text

The Software Installation Profile is required.

# pfexec pkg uninstall service/network/nis