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Ensure ypserv package is not installed

pkg-ypserv-absent · RHEL ≥ 8 · 2 impls

Description

The ypserv (NIS server) package must not be installed. NIS transmits data including credentials in clear text.

Rationale

NIS is an insecure directory service that has been superseded by more secure alternatives like LDAP with TLS.

Check → Remediate

Checkpackage_state
name:
ypserv
state:
absent
Remediatepackage_absent
name:
ypserv

Framework references

STIG

V-257829 / RHEL-09-215030

NIST 800-53

CM-7SC-8IA-5

Live verification

rhel9:check
#package#nis#attack-surface