3.1.5.10 imap2

Information

This entry starts the imap2 service when required.

Rationale:

The imap2 service orInternet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) supports the IMAP4 remote mail access protocol. It works with sendmail and bellmail. This service should be disabled if it is not required.

Solution

In /etc/inetd.conf, comment out the imap2 entry and refresh the inetd process:

chsubserver -r inetd -C /etc/inetd.conf -d -v 'imap2' -p tcp
lssrc -s inetd && refresh -s inetd

Default Value:

Commented out

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/4119

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6, 800-53|CM-7, CSCv7|9.2

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 04ca1b50b15f7867fc65a2c02e57247cec552e0bc77383714ec032c1dc1a285e