Check: GEN003830
Solaris 9 X86 STIG:
GEN003830
(in version v1 r9)
Title
The rlogind service must not be running. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The rlogind process provides a typically unencrypted, host-authenticated remote access service. SSH should be used in place of this service.
Check Content
Check the inet configuration for rlogind. # grep ^rlogin /etc/inetd.conf If a line is returned, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Edit /etc/inetd.conf and remove or comment out the lines referring to rlogin, and restart the service.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26672r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22432
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000068 |
The information system implements cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of remote access sessions. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-17 (2) |
Protection Of Confidentiality / Integrity Using Encryption |