CCE-92634-5| Platform: ubuntu18.04 | Date: (C)2019-11-07 (M)2022-10-10 |
Ensure rsync service is not enabled
The rsyncd service can be used to synchronize files between systems over network links.
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The rsyncd service presents a security risk as it uses unencrypted protocols for communication.
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Set RSYNC_ENABLE to false in /etc/default/rsync:
RSYNC_ENABLE=false
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| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:51233 |
