TOSS 5 must not have the ypserv package installed.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-282479 | SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049 | TOSS-05-000123 | SV-282479r1200417_rule | 2026-04-01 | 1 |
Description
The NIS service provides an unencrypted authentication service, which does not provide for the confidentiality and integrity of user passwords or the remote session.
Removing the "ypserv" package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of NIS or NIS+ services.
ℹ️ Check
Verify the "ypserv" package is not installed using the following command:
$ sudo dnf list --installed ypserv
Error: No matching Packages to list
If the "ypserv" package is installed, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Remove the "ypserv" package using the following command:
$ sudo dnf remove ypserv