The xinetd service must be uninstalled if no network services utilizing it are enabled.

From Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000382

SV-50385r1_rule The xinetd service must be uninstalled if no network services utilizing it are enabled.

Vulnerability discussion

Removing the "xinetd" package decreases the risk of the xinetd service's accidental (or intentional) activation.

Check content

If network services are using the xinetd service, this is not applicable. Run the following command to determine if the "xinetd" package is installed: # rpm -q xinetd If the package is installed, this is a finding.

Fix text

The "xinetd" package can be uninstalled with the following command: # yum erase xinetd

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