Check: GEN003835
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN003835
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The rlogind service must not be installed. (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
Determine if the rlogind service is installed. If it is, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Uninstall the rlogind service from the system.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26100r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22433
Group Title: GEN003835
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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 |