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The system must not have the finger service active.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4701 | GEN003860 | SV-37445r1_rule | DCPP-1 EBRU-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| The finger service provides information about the system's users to network clients. This information could expose more information for potential used in subsequent attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36117r1_chk ) |
|---|
| # grep disable /etc/xinetd.d/finger If the finger service is not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31363r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit /etc/xinetd.d/finger and set "disable=yes" |