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The rexecd service must not be installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22434 | GEN003845 | SV-26101r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The rexecd process provides a typically unencrypted, host-authenticated remote access service. SSH should be used in place of this service. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29266r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the rexecd service is installed. If it is, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-26284r1_fix) |
|---|
| Uninstall the rexecd service from the system. |