The telnet-server package must not be installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-02-05 |
Details
| 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 |