Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ======2.2.21 Ensure talk server is not enabled (Scored)====== =====Profile Applicability===== <code> Level 1 - Server Level 1 - Workstation </code> =====Description===== The ''talk'' software makes it possible for users to send and receive messages across systems through a terminal session. The talk client (allows initiate of talk sessions) is installed by default. =====Rationale===== The software presents a security risk as it uses unencrypted protocols for communication. =====Audit===== Run the following command and verify result is not "enabled": <Code:bash> # systemctl is-enabled ntalk disabled </Code> =====Remediation===== Run the following commands to disable ''talk'': <Code:bash> # systemctl disable ntalk </Code> centos7/2/2/21.txt Last modified: 2017/05/04 16:59by 127.0.0.1