Cloud Linux AlmaLinux OS 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide

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Version

V1 · R8

CurrentPublished Wed Sep 30 2026

AlmaLinux OS 9 must not have the rsh package installed.

Cloud Linux AlmaLinux OS 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Assessment Title

Rule Text

AlmaLinux OS 9 must not have the rsh package installed.

Description

Discussion Text

The "rsh" package provides a client for several obsolete and insecure network services. Removing it decreases the risk of accidental (or intentional) use of those services.

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Objective

V-269351

Rule

SV-269351r1050234_rule

Severity

medium

Rule Version

ALMA-09-030710

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

Verify that the rsh package is not installed with the following command:

$ dnf list --installed rsh

Error: No matching Packages to list

If the "rsh" package is installed, this is a finding.

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

Remove the rsh package with the following command:

$ dnf remove rsh

STIG check 241 of 439 in the Cloud Linux AlmaLinux OS 9 STIG checklist

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