The rlogind service must not be running.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22432 | GEN003830 | SV-26671r1_rule | DCPP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| The rlogind 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 | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27701r1_chk ) |
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| Check the rlogind configuration. # cat /etc/xinetd.d/rlogin If the file exists and does not contain "disable = yes" this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-23912r1_fix) |
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| Remove or disable the rlogin configuration and restart xinetd. # rm /etc/xinetd.d/rlogin ; service xinetd restart |