The system must not have the finger service active.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4701 | GEN003860 | SV-27441r2_rule | DCPP-1 EBRU-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| The finger service provides information about the system's users to network clients. This information could expose information that could be used in subsequent attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 10 X86 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-06-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-24713r1_fix) |
|---|
| Disable the finger service and restart inetd. Procedure: # svcadm disable finger # svcadm refresh inetd |