The rsh-server package must not be installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38591 | RHEL-06-000213 | SV-50392r1_rule | High |
| Description |
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| The "rsh-server" package provides several obsolete and insecure network services. Removing it decreases the risk of those services' accidental (or intentional) activation. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-05-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-46149r1_chk ) |
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| Run the following command to determine if the "rsh-server" package is installed: # rpm -q rsh-server If the package is installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43539r1_fix) |
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| The "rsh-server" package can be uninstalled with the following command: # yum erase rsh-server |