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The rexecd service must not be running.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38598 | RHEL-06-000216 | SV-50399r2_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| The rexec service uses unencrypted network communications, which means that data from the login session, including passwords and all other information transmitted during the session, can be stolen by eavesdroppers on the network. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-04-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-43546r3_fix) |
|---|
| The "rexec" service, which is available with the "rsh-server" package and runs as a service through xinetd, should be disabled. The "rexec" service can be disabled with the following command: # chkconfig rexec off |