Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-227826 | GEN003850 | SV-227826r603266_rule | High |
Description |
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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. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000074, SRG-OS-000520 |
STIG | Date |
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Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-12-04 |
Check Text ( C-29988r489844_chk ) |
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Determine if the telnet daemon is running. # svcs telnet If the telnet service is enabled, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-29976r489845_fix) |
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Disable the telnet daemon. # svcadm disable telnet # svcadm refresh inetd |