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Sample Security Profile for OpenEmbedded Distros

Rules and Groups employed by this XCCDF Profile

  • Disable DNS Server

    DNS software should be disabled on any systems which does not need to be a nameserver. Note that the BIND DNS server software is not installed on O...
    Group
  • Disable named Service

    The named service can be disabled with the following command:
    $ sudo systemctl mask --now named.service
    Rule Medium Severity
  • FTP Server

    FTP is a common method for allowing remote access to files. Like telnet, the FTP protocol is unencrypted, which means that passwords and other data...
    Group
  • Disable vsftpd if Possible

    To minimize attack surface, disable vsftpd if at all possible.
    Group
  • Disable vsftpd Service

    The vsftpd service can be disabled with the following command:
    $ sudo systemctl mask --now vsftpd.service
    Rule Medium Severity

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