TOSS 5 must not have the rsh-server package installed.

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mediumV-282480SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049TOSS-05-000124SV-282480r1200420_rule2026-04-011

Description

The "rsh-server" service provides unencrypted remote access service, which does not provide for the confidentiality and integrity of user passwords or the remote session and has very weak authentication. If a privileged user were to login using this service, the privileged user password could be compromised. The "rsh-server" package provides several obsolete and insecure network services. Removing it decreases the risk of accidental (or intentional) activation of those services.

ℹ️ Check

Verify the "rsh-server" package is not installed using the following command: $ sudo dnf list --installed rsh-server Error: No matching Packages to list If the "rsh-server" package is installed, this is a finding.

✔️ Fix

Remove the "rsh-server" package using the following command: $ sudo dnf remove rsh-server