1.245 ALMA-09-030710

Information

AlmaLinux OS 9 must not have the rsh package installed.

GROUP ID: V-269351
RULE ID: SV-269351r1050234

The "rsh" package provides a client for several obsolete and insecure network services. Removing it decreases the risk of accidental (or intentional) use of those services.

Solution

Remove the rsh package with the following command:

$ dnf remove rsh

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/27039