Oracle Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide

The Oracle Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide (V2 R7) has 267 STIG checks. New to STIG checklists? Read What is a STIG checklist?, CKL vs CKLB, and STIG vs SCAP benchmark.

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Severity

Version

V2 · R7

CurrentPublished Thu Jan 26 2023

The tftp-server package must not be installed unless required.

Oracle Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Assessment Title

Rule Text

The tftp-server package must not be installed unless required.

Description

Discussion Text

Removing the "tftp-server" package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of tftp services.

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Objective

V-208919

Rule

SV-208919r793705_rule

Severity

medium

Rule Version

OL6-00-000222

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

Run the following command to determine if the "tftp-server" package is installed: 

# rpm -q tftp-server

If the package is installed and not documented and approved by the ISSO, this is a finding.

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

The "tftp-server" package can be removed with the following command: 

# yum erase tftp-server

STIG check 117 of 267 in the Oracle Linux 6 STIG checklist

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