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The rlogind service must not be running.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-220040 GEN003830 SV-220040r603265_rule Medium
Description
The rlogind process provides a typically unencrypted, host-authenticated remote access service. SSH should be used in place of this service. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000033, SRG-OS-000505, SRG-OS-000555
STIG Date
Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide 2020-12-04

Details

Check Text ( C-21749r485047_chk )
Determine if the rlogind service is running.
# svcs rlogin

If the rlogin service is enabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-21748r485048_fix)
Disable the rlogind service.

# svcadm disable rlogin
# svcadm refresh inetd