lowservicesunverifiedrollback-safe
Ensure xinetd is not installed
package-xinetd-removed · RHEL ≥ 8 · 2 impls
Description
The xinetd package is a legacy super-server daemon used to start network services on demand. Modern systems use systemd socket activation instead.
Rationale
Xinetd is a legacy service with a history of security issues. It should be replaced with systemd socket activation for any required on-demand services.
Check → Remediate
Checkpackage_state
- name:
- xinetd
- state:
- absent
Remediatepackage_absent
- name:
- xinetd
Framework references
NIST 800-53
CM-7
#package#xinetd#legacy#attack-surface