Inetd and xinetd must be disabled or removed if no network services utilizing them are enabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12005 | GEN003700 | SV-27424r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Unnecessary services should be disabled to decrease the attack surface of the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-24696r1_fix) |
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| # service xinetd stop ; chkconfig xinetd off |