Check: GEN003700
Title
Inetd and xinetd must be disabled or removed if no network services utilizing them are enabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Unnecessary services should be disabled to decrease the attack surface of the system.
Check Content
Determine if inetd is running, # chkconfig If inetd is not running, this check is not a finding.
Fix Text
Disable the inetd service.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID:
Vulnerability ID: V-12005
Group Title:
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000305 |
The organization develops a list of software programs not authorized to execute on the information system. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| No controls are assigned to this check |