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The /etc/ftpaccess.ctl file must have mode 0640 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-29522 | GEN000000-AIX0340 | SV-38753r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Excessive permissions on the ftpaccess.ctl file could permit unauthorized modification. Unauthorized modification could result in Denial of Service to authorized FTP users or permit unauthorized access to system information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37822r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the permissions of the /etc/ftpaccess.ctl file. # ls -l /etc/ftpaccess.ctl If the ftpaccess.ctl file has a mode more permissive than 0640, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33080r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the /etc/ftpaccess.ctl file to 0640. # chmod 0640 /etc/ftpaccess.ctl |