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The xinetd service must be uninstalled if no network services utilizing it are enabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-217982 | RHEL-06-000204 | SV-217982r505923_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Removing the "xinetd" package decreases the risk of the xinetd service's accidental (or intentional) activation. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-09-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-19463r376961_chk ) |
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| If network services are using the xinetd service, this is not applicable. Run the following command to determine if the "xinetd" package is installed: # rpm -q xinetd If the package is installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-19461r376962_fix) |
|---|
| The "xinetd" package can be uninstalled with the following command: # yum erase xinetd |