2.2.20 Ensure rsync service is not enabled (Scored)

Level 1 - Server
Level 1 - Workstation 

The rsyncd service can be used to synchronize files between systems over network links.

The rsyncd service presents a security risk as it uses unencrypted protocols for communication.

Run the following command to verify rsyncd is not enabled:

# systemctl is-enabled rsync d
disabled

Verify result is not “enabled”.

Run the following command to disable rsyncd:

# systemctl disable rsyncd
  • centos7/2/2/20.txt
  • Last modified: 2017/05/04 16:53
  • by Piotr Kłoczewski