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CIS Ubuntu 14.04 LTS - 2.1.11 Ensure openbsd-inetd is not installed

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Verify that openbsd-inetd package is not installed on the system

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2.1.11 Ensure openbsd-inetd is not installed (Scored)

Profile Applicability

  • Level 1 - Server
  • Level 1 - Workstation

Description

The inetd daemon listens for well known services and dispatches the appropriate daemon to properly respond to service requests.

Rationale

If there are no inetd services required, it is recommended that the daemon be removed.

Audit Procedure

Run the following command and verify openbsd-inetd is not installed:

dpkg -s openbsd-inetd

Expected Result

The command should indicate that the package is not installed (e.g., dpkg-query: package 'openbsd-inetd' is not installed).

Remediation

Run the following command to uninstall openbsd-inetd:

apt-get remove openbsd-inetd

Default Value

openbsd-inetd is not installed by default on Ubuntu 14.04.

References

  • CIS Controls: 9.1 Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services

Profile

  • Level 1 - Server
  • Level 1 - Workstation