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RHEL 9 must not have a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server package installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257835 | RHEL-09-215060 | SV-257835r991589_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Removing the "tftp-server" package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of tftp services. If TFTP is required for operational support (such as transmission of router configurations), its use must be documented with the information systems security manager (ISSM), restricted to only authorized personnel, and have access control rules established. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-61576r952169_chk ) |
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| Verify that RHEL 9 does not have a "tftp-server" package installed with the following command: $ sudo dnf list --installed | grep tftp-server If the "tftp-server" package is installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61500r952170_fix) |
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| The "tftp-server" package can be removed with the following command: $ sudo dnf remove tftp-server |