Rules Related To 'talk'

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Uninstall talk-server Package

package_talk-server_removed

Description

The talk-server package should not be present in the container or container image. Remove the talk-server package from Containerfile and rebuild the container image.

Rationale

The talk software presents a security risk as it uses unencrypted protocols for communications. Removing the talk-server package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of talk services.

Uninstall talk Package

package_talk_removed

Description

The talk package contains the client program for the Internet talk protocol, which allows the user to chat with other users on different systems. Talk is a communication program which copies lines from one terminal to the terminal of another user. The talk package should not be present in the container or container image. Remove the talk package from Containerfile and rebuild the container image.

Rationale

The talk software presents a security risk as it uses unencrypted protocols for communications. Removing the talk package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of talk client program.