| name | cis-ubuntu1604-v200-2-1-3 |
| description | Ensure Avahi Server is not installed |
| category | cis-networking |
| version | 2.0.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","ubuntu","linux","ubuntu-16.04","services"] |
| cis_id | 2.1.3 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS Benchmark v2.0.0 |
| tech_stack | ["ubuntu","linux"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
2.1.3 Ensure Avahi Server is not installed (Automated)
Description
Avahi is a free zeroconf implementation, including a system for multicast DNS/DNS-SD service discovery. Avahi allows programs to publish and discover services and hosts running on a local network with no specific configuration. For example, a user can plug a computer into a network and Avahi automatically finds printers to print to, files to look at and people to talk to, as well as network services running on the machine.
Rationale
Automatic discovery of network services is not normally required for system functionality. It is recommended to remove this package to reduce the potential attack surface.
Audit Procedure
Command Line
Run the following command to verify avahi-daemon is not installed:
dpkg -s avahi-daemon | grep -E '(Status:|not installed)'
Expected Result
dpkg-query: package 'avahi-daemon' is not installed and no information is available
Remediation
Command Line
Run the following commands to remove avahi-daemon:
systemctl stop avahi-daaemon.service
systemctl stop avahi-daemon.socket
apt purge avahi-daemon
Default Value
avahi-daemon is not installed on minimal server installations.
References
- CIS Controls v7 - 9.2 Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
Profile
- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation