2.1.10 Ensure xinetd is not enabled (Scored)

Level 1 - Server 
Level 1 - Workstation

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.

If there are no xinetd services required, it is recommended that the daemon be disabled.

Run the following command to verify xinetd is not enabled:

# systemctl is-enabled xinetd
disabled

Verify result is not “enabled”.

Run the following command to disable xinetd:

# systemctl disable xinetd

Additional methods of disabling a service exist. Consult your distribution documentation for appropriate methods.