The rlogind service must not be installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22433 | GEN003835 | SV-38910r1_rule | DCPP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| The rlogind process provides a typically unencrypted, host-authenticated remote access service. SSH should be used in place of this service. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36874r1_chk ) |
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| Determine if the rlogind service is installed. If so, this is a finding. The rlogind is part of the bos.net.tcp.client fileset and is not removable. |
| Fix Text (F-31857r1_fix) |
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| #chmod 000 /usr/bin/rlogind |