Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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RHEL-06-000206 | RHEL-06-000206 | RHEL-06-000206_rule | High |
Description |
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Removing the "telnet-server" package decreases the risk of the telnet service's accidental (or intentional) activation. |
STIG | Date |
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-02-05 |
Check Text ( C-RHEL-06-000206_chk ) |
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Run the following command to determine if the "telnet-server" package is installed: # rpm -q telnet-server If the package is installed, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-RHEL-06-000206_fix) |
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The "telnet-server" package can be uninstalled with the following command: # yum erase telnet-server |