CCE-91164-4| Platform: cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:14.04 | Date: (C)2017-03-14 (M)2023-07-04 |
Ensure rsync service is not enabled (Scored)
The rsyncd service can be used to synchronize files between systems over network links.
Parameter:
[true/false]
Technical Mechanism:
The rsyncd service presents a security risk as it uses unencrypted protocols for communication.
Fix:
Set RSYNC_ENABLE to false in /etc/default/rsync:
RSYNC_ENABLE=false
| CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
| CCSS Score : 8.6 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
| Exploit Score: 3.9 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
| Impact Score: 4.7 | Privileges Required: NONE |
| Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
| Vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| | Confidentiality: HIGH |
| | Integrity: LOW |
| | Availability: LOW |
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References: | Resource Id | Reference |
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| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:33884 |
