The telnet service daemon must not be installed unless required.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-216057 | SOL-11.1-020150 | SV-216057r603268_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Telnet is an insecure protocol. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-11-23 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-17295r372553_chk ) |
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| Determine if the telnet daemon package in installed. # pkg list service/network/telnet If an installed package named "service/network/telnet" is listed and vntsd is not in use for LDoms, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-17293r372554_fix) |
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| The Software Installation Profile is required. # pfexec pkg uninstall service/network/telnet |