CIS Amazon Linux 2023 Benchmark for Level 2 - Server
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Disable DHCP Server
The DHCP server <code>dhcpd</code> is not installed or activated by default. If the software was installed and activated, but the system does not need to act as a DHCP server, it should be disabled...Group -
Uninstall DHCP Server Package
If the system does not need to act as a DHCP server, the dhcp package can be uninstalled. The <code>dhcp</code> package can be removed with the following command: <pre> $ sudo dnf remove dhcp</pre...Rule Medium Severity -
DNS Server
Most organizations have an operational need to run at least one nameserver. However, there are many common attacks involving DNS server software, and this server software should be disabled on any ...Group -
Uninstall dnsmasq Package
dnsmasq is a lightweight tool that provides DNS caching, DNS forwarding and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) services. <br> The <code>dnsmasq</code> package can be removed with the follow...Rule Low Severity -
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 Amazon Linux 2023 by default. The remainder of this...Group
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