The portmap or rpcbind service must not be running unless needed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22429 | GEN003810 | SV-26662r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| The portmap and rpcbind services increase the attack surface of the system and should only be used when needed. The portmap or rpcbind services are used by a variety of services using Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs). |
| 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-23904r1_fix) |
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| Shutdown and disable the portmap service. # service portmap stop; chkconfig portmap off |