The avahi service must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38618 | RHEL-06-000246 | SV-50419r2_rule | Low |
| Description |
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| Because the Avahi daemon service keeps an open network port, it is subject to network attacks. Its functionality is convenient but is only appropriate if the local network can be trusted. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-09-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-43567r2_fix) |
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| The "avahi-daemon" service can be disabled with the following commands: # chkconfig avahi-daemon off # service avahi-daemon stop |