cis-ubuntu2004-v300-2-1-12

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Ensure rpcbind services are not in use

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2.1.12 Ensure rpcbind services are not in use (Automated)

Profile

Level 1 - Server
Level 1 - Workstation

Description

The rpcbind utility maps RPC services to the ports on which they listen. RPC processes notify rpcbind when they start, registering the ports they are listening on and the RPC program numbers they expect to serve. The client system then contacts rpcbind on the server with a particular RPC program number. The rpcbind service redirects the client to the proper port number so it can communicate with the requested service.

Rationale

If the system does not require rpc based services, it is recommended that rpcbind be disabled to reduce the remote attack surface. rpcbind can be exploited for DDoS amplification attacks.

Audit Procedure

Command Line

Run the following command to verify rpcbind is not installed:

# dpkg-query -W -f='${binary:Package}\t${Status}\t${db:Status-Status}\n' rpcbind

If installed, run:

# systemctl is-enabled rpcbind.socket rpcbind.service
# systemctl is-active rpcbind.socket rpcbind.service

Verify the services are not enabled and not active.

Expected Result

rpcbind should not be installed, or if installed, the services should be stopped and masked.

Remediation

Command Line

Run the following commands to stop and mask rpcbind:

# systemctl stop rpcbind.socket rpcbind.service
# systemctl mask rpcbind.socket rpcbind.service

Note: rpcbind may be a dependency for other packages. Use apt purge rpcbind only if no dependent packages require it, otherwise mask the service.

Default Value

rpcbind may be installed as a dependency.

References

NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5: CM-6, CM-7

CIS Controls

Controls Version	Control	IG 1	IG 2	IG 3
v8	4.8 Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software		x	x
v7	9.2 Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running		x	x

MITRE ATT&CK Mappings: T1203, T1210, T1498, T1498.002, T1543, T1543.002 | TA0008 | M1042