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The tftp-server package must not be installed unless required.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-208919 | OL6-00-000222 | SV-208919r505921_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Removing the "tftp-server" package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of tftp services. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-09-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-9172r357737_chk ) |
|---|
| Run the following command to determine if the "tftp-server" package is installed: # rpm -q tftp-server If the package is installed and not documented and approved by the ISSO, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-9172r357738_fix) |
|---|
| The "tftp-server" package can be removed with the following command: # yum erase tftp-server |