Check: GEN003820
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG:
GEN003820
(in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)
Title
The rsh daemon must not be running. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
The rshd process provides a typically unencrypted, host-authenticated remote access service. SSH should be used in place of this service.
Check Content
Check to see if rshd is configured to run on startup. Procedure: # grep disable /etc/xinetd.d/rsh If /etc/xinetd.d/rsh exists and rsh is found to be enabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Edit /etc/xinetd.d/rsh and set "disable=yes".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-45787r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4687
Group Title: GEN003820
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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 |