2.1.2 Ensure the ypserv package has been removed

Information

The operating system must not have the ypserv package installed.

Rationale:

Removing the 'ypserv' package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of NIS or NIS+ services.

Solution

Configure the operating system to disable non-essential capabilities by removing the ypserv package from the system with the following command:

# yum remove ypserv

Notes:

This Benchmark recommendation maps to:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide:

Version 2, Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 26 Apr 2019



Vul ID: V-71969

Rule ID: SV-86593r2_rule

STIG ID: RHEL-07-020010

Severity: CAT I

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/2688

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT, SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

References: 800-53|CM-11, 800-53|SI-4, CSCv7|2.6, CSCv7|9.2

Plugin: Unix

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