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The system must not have Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) service active.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-29508 | GEN009240 | SV-38712r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The IMAP service should not be running unless the system is acting as a mail server for client connections. Running unnecessary services increases the attack vector on the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37808r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the /etc/inetd.conf file for active IMAP service. #grep imapd /etc/inetd.conf | grep -v \# If the IMAP service is enabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33066r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit /etc/inetd.conf and comment out the imap2 service line. Restart the inetd service. #refresh –s inetd |