Check: OL6-00-000216
Oracle Linux 6 STIG:
OL6-00-000216
(in versions v2 r7 through v1 r9)
Title
The rexecd service must not be running. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
The rexec service uses unencrypted network communications, which means that data from the login session, including passwords and all other information transmitted during the session, can be stolen by eavesdroppers on the network.
Check Content
To check that the "rexec" service is disabled in system boot configuration, run the following command: # chkconfig "rexec" --list Output should indicate the "rexec" service has either not been installed, or has been disabled, as shown in the example below: # chkconfig "rexec" --list rexec off OR error reading information on service rexec: No such file or directory If the service is running, this is a finding.
Fix Text
The "rexec" service, which is available with the "rsh-server" package and runs as a service through xinetd, should be disabled. The "rexec" service can be disabled with the following command: # chkconfig rexec off
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-208916r793702_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-208916
Group Title: SRG-OS-000033
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000068 |
The information system implements cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of remote access sessions. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-17 (2) |
Protection Of Confidentiality / Integrity Using Encryption |