The sendmail package must be removed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-209021 | OL6-00-000288 | SV-209021r793742_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| The sendmail software was not developed with security in mind and its design prevents it from being effectively contained by SELinux. Postfix should be used instead. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-12-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-9274r357848_chk ) |
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| Run the following command to determine if the "sendmail" package is installed: # rpm -q sendmail If the package is installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-9274r357849_fix) |
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| Sendmail is not the default mail transfer agent and is not installed by default. The "sendmail" package can be removed with the following command: # yum erase sendmail |