====== 2.1.6 Ensure tftp server is not enabled (Scored)======
=====Profile Applicability=====
Level 1 - Server
Level 1 - Workstation
=====Description=====
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) is a simple file transfer protocol, typically used to automatically transfer configuration or boot machines from a boot server. The packages ''tftp'' and ''atftp'' are both used to define and support a TFTP server.
=====Rationale=====
TFTP does not support authentication nor does it ensure the confidentiality or integrity of data. It is recommended that TFTP be removed, unless there is a specific need for TFTP. In that case, extreme caution must be used when configuring the services.
=====Audit=====
Run the following command and verify tftp is off or missing:
# chkconfig --list
xinetd based services:
tftp: off
=====Remediation=====
Run the following command to disable tftp:
# chkconfig tftp off