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The Ubuntu operating system must not have the telnet package installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-238326 | UBTU-20-010405 | SV-238326r654153_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are not encrypted, they can be plainly read (i.e., clear text) and easily compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Canonical Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-03-23 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-41536r654151_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify that the telnet package is not installed on the Ubuntu operating system by running the following command: $ dpkg -l | grep telnetd If the package is installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-41495r654152_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the telnet package from the Ubuntu operating system by running the following command: $ sudo apt-get remove telnetd |