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The rsh-server package must not be installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-208914 | OL6-00-000213 | SV-208914r603263_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| The "rsh-server" package provides several obsolete and insecure network services. Removing it decreases the risk of those services' accidental (or intentional) activation. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-06-14 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-9167r357722_chk ) |
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| Run the following command to determine if the "rsh-server" package is installed: # rpm -q rsh-server If the package is installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-9167r357723_fix) |
|---|
| The "rsh-server" package can be uninstalled with the following command: # yum erase rsh-server |