Cis Ubuntu1204 V110 5 6

---
name: cis-ubuntu1204-v110-5-6
description: "Ensure time is not enabled"
category: cis-os-hardening
version: "1.1.0"
author: cyberstrike-official
tags: [cis, ubuntu, 12.04, linux, time, inetd, attack-surface]
cis_id: "5.6"
cis_benchmark: "CIS Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server Benchmark v1.1.0"
tech_stack: [ubuntu, linux]
cwe_ids: []
chains_with: []
prerequisites: []
severity_boost: {}
---

# 5.6 Ensure time is not enabled (Scored)

## Profile Applicability

- Level 1

## Description

`time` is a network service that responds with the server's current date and time as a 32 bit integer. This service is intended for debugging and testing purposes. It is recommended that this service be disabled.

## Rationale

Disabling this service will reduce the remote attack surface of the system.

## Audit Procedure

### Using Command Line

Ensure the `time` services are not enabled:

```bash
grep ^time /etc/inetd.conf
```

## Expected Result

No results should be returned.

## Remediation

### Using Command Line

Remove or comment out any `time` lines in `/etc/inetd.conf`:

```bash
sed -i 's/^time/#time/' /etc/inetd.conf
```

## Default Value

Not enabled by default on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server.

## References

- CIS Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server Benchmark v1.1.0

## Profile

Level 1 - Scored