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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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
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. |