The telnet daemon must not be running.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-24386 | GEN003850 | SV-39864r1_rule | DCPP-1 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| The telnet daemon provides a typically unencrypted remote access service which does not provide for the confidentiality and integrity of user passwords or the remote session. If a privileged user were to log on using this service, the privileged user password could be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38869r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the telnet daemon is running. # svcs telnet If the telnet service is enabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-34011r1_fix) |
|---|
| Disable the telnet daemon. # svcadm disable telnet # svcadm refresh inetd |