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The rexec daemon must not be running.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-4688 GEN003840 SV-4688r2_rule EBRP-1 ECSC-1 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
UNIX SRG 2013-03-26

Details

Check Text ( C-609r2_chk )
Determine if the rexecd service is running. If the service is running, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-4616r2_fix)
Disable the rexecd service.