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0201-listening-ports-del - Host Port Closed


Rule ID

  • 0201-listening-ports-del

Category

  • system

Level

  • warn

Compatible Versions

  • Linux

Description

  • A port is the translation of the English word "port," which can be considered as an exit for communication between a device and the outside world. Ports can be divided into virtual ports and physical ports, where virtual ports refer to ports within a computer or inside switches and routers that are not visible. For example, port 80, port 21, and port 23 in computers. Physical ports, also known as interfaces, are visible ports such as RJ45 network ports on the back panel of a computer, or RJ45 ports on switches, routers, and hubs. Telephone RJ11 jacks also fall under the category of physical ports.

Scan Frequency

  • 1 */5 * * *

Theoretical Basis

  • If a host port is closed, it can cause services to become unavailable.

Risk Items

  • Service unavailability

Audit Method

  • Execute the following command to find the port numbers on a Linux system:
    netstat -nltp
    
    Ensure that the port is one you are aware of.

Remediation

  • None

Impact

  • None

Default Value

  • None

References

  • None

CIS Controls

  • None

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