cyberstrikeus 2.1.10 Ensure xinetd is not enabled (Scored)
Profile Applicability
- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation
Description
The eXtended InterNET Daemon (xinetd) is an open source super daemon that replaced the original inetd daemon. The xinetd daemon listens for well known services and dispatches the appropriate daemon to properly respond to service requests.
Rationale
If there are no xinetd services required, it is recommended that the daemon be disabled.
Audit Procedure
Run the following commands to verify no start conditions listed for xinetd:
initctl show-config xinetd
Verify the output shows xinetd with no start conditions.
Expected Result
The xinetd service should have no start conditions listed.
Remediation
Remove or comment out start lines in /etc/init/xinetd.conf:
#start on runlevel [2345]
Default Value
xinetd is not enabled by default on Ubuntu 14.04.
References
- CIS Controls: 9.1 Limit Open Ports, Protocols, and Services
Profile
- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation