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The tftp-server package must not be installed unless required.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-217991 | RHEL-06-000222 | SV-217991r505923_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Removing the "tftp-server" package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of tftp services. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-09-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-19472r376988_chk ) |
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| Run the following command to determine if the "tftp-server" package is installed: # rpm -q tftp-server If the package is installed and not documented and approved by the ISSO, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-19470r376989_fix) |
|---|
| The "tftp-server" package can be removed with the following command: # yum erase tftp-server |