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The rsh daemon must not be running.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4687 | GEN003820 | SV-37441r1_rule | EBRU-1 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| The rshd process provides a typically unencrypted, host-authenticated remote access service. SSH should be used in place of this service. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-03-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36113r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check to see if rshd is configured to run on startup. Procedure: # grep disable /etc/xinetd.d/rsh If /etc/xinetd.d/rsh exists and rsh is found to be enabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31359r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit /etc/xinetd.d/rsh and set "disable=yes". |