CCE-91933-2| Platform: cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:16.04 | Date: (C)2018-07-09 (M)2023-07-06 |
The rsyncd service can be used to synchronize files between systems over network links.
Rationale:
The rsyncd service presents a security risk as it uses unencrypted protocols for communication.
Fix:
Set RSYNC_ENABLE to false in /etc/default/rsync:
RSYNC_ENABLE=false
Parameter:
[no/yes]
Technical Mechanism:
Set RSYNC_ENABLE to false in /etc/default/rsync:
RSYNC_ENABLE=false
| CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
| CCSS Score : 8.8 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
| Exploit Score: 2.8 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
| Impact Score: 5.9 | Privileges Required: LOW |
| Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
| Vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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:46194 |
