Rule version TOSS-05-000123 · STIG v1 · 2026-08-20
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.
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.
Remove the "ypserv" package using the following command:
$ sudo dnf remove ypserv