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Ensure krb5-workstation package is not installed

pkg-krb5-workstation-absent · RHEL ≥ 8 · 2 impls

Description

The krb5-workstation package provides Kerberos client utilities. Unless required for authentication, this package should not be installed.

Rationale

Removing unnecessary packages reduces the attack surface and potential vulnerabilities.

Check → Remediate

Checkpackage_state
name:
krb5-workstation
state:
absent
Remediatepackage_absent
name:
krb5-workstation

Framework references

STIG

V-230239

NIST 800-53

CM-7AC-6

Live verification

rhel8:checkrhel9:check
#package#kerberos#attack-surface