The AIX rexec daemon must not be running.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
The exec service is used to execute a command sent from a remote server. The username and passwords are passed over the network in clear text and therefore insecurely. Unless required the rexecd daemon will be disabled. This function, if required, should be facilitated through SSH.
- ID
- SV-215257r987796_rule
- Version
- AIX7-00-002058
- Severity
- High
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Disable the "rexecd" entry in "/etc/inetd.conf" using command:
# chsubserver -r inetd -C /etc/inetd.conf -d -v 'exec' -p 'tcp6'
Reload the inetd process:
# refresh -s inetd