The Oracle Linux operating system must not have the ypserv package installed.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

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

ID: SV-221705r958478_rule
Version: OL07-00-020010
Severity: High
References: CCI-000381
Updated: 15 days ago

Remediation Templates

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

# yum remove ypserv