2.1.10 Remove talk-server

Information

The talk software makes it possible for users to send and receive messages across systems through a terminal session. The talk client (allows initialization of talk sessions) is installed by default.

Rationale:

The software presents a security risk as it uses unencrypted protocols for communication.

Solution

Run the following command to remove talk-server:

# yum erase talk-server

Default Value:

OS Default: Not Installed

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/3096

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-11, CSCv7|2.6

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 694470f0866b2b2097492f02bfd7a8f4867c4cec1a43368773c9a988cd724830