The rsh-server package must not be installed.

From Oracle Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-64761r1_rule The rsh-server package must not be installed.

Vulnerability discussion

The "rsh-server" package provides several obsolete and insecure network services. Removing it decreases the risk of those services' accidental (or intentional) activation.

Check content

Run the following command to determine if the "rsh-server" package is installed: # rpm -q rsh-server If the package is installed, this is a finding.

Fix text

The "rsh-server" package can be uninstalled with the following command: # yum erase rsh-server

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