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The rexec daemon must not be running.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4688 | GEN003840 | SV-45807r1_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| The rexecd process provides a typically unencrypted, host-authenticated remote access service. SSH should be used in place of this service. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43128r1_chk ) |
|---|
| # grep disable /etc/xinetd.d/rexec If the service file exists and is not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-39197r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit /etc/xinetd.d/rexec and set "disable=yes" |