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XCCDF
Guide to the Secure Configuration of Fedora
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Avahi Server
Disable Avahi Server if Possible
Disable Avahi Server if Possible
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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Disable Avahi Server if Possible
Because the Avahi daemon service keeps an open network port, it is subject to network attacks. Disabling it can reduce the system's vulnerability to such attacks.