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The tftp-server package must not be installed unless required.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-38606 RHEL-06-000222 SV-50407r3_rule Medium
Description
Removing the "tftp-server" package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of tftp services.
STIG Date
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2019-09-25

Details

Check Text ( C-46164r2_chk )
Run the following command to determine if the "tftp-server" package is installed:

# rpm -q tftp-server

If the package is installed and not documented and approved by the ISSO, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-43554r1_fix)
The "tftp-server" package can be removed with the following command:

# yum erase tftp-server