CCE-91140-4Platform: cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:14.04 | Date: (C)2017-03-14 (M)2023-07-04 |
Ensure talk client is not installed (Scored)
The talk software makes it possible for users to send and receive messages across systems through a terminal session.
Parameter:
[exists/does_not_exist]
Technical Mechanism:
The software presents a security risk as it uses unencrypted protocols for communication.
Fix:
Uninstall the talk package:
# apt-get purge talk
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 8.4 | Attack Vector: LOCAL |
Exploit Score: 2.5 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
Impact Score: 5.9 | Privileges Required: NONE |
Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: HIGH |
| Integrity: HIGH |
| Availability: HIGH |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:33860 |