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V-238326

CAT I (High)

The Ubuntu operating system must not have the telnet package installed.

Rule ID

SV-238326r987796_rule

STIG

Canonical Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R4

CCIs

CCI-000197

Discussion

Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are not encrypted, they can be plainly read (i.e., clear text) and easily compromised.

Check Content

Verify that the telnet package is not installed on the Ubuntu operating system by running the following command: 
 
$ dpkg -l | grep telnetd 
 
If the package is installed, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove the telnet package from the Ubuntu operating system by running the following command: 
 
$ sudo apt-get remove telnetd