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The ftpusers file must contain account names not allowed to use FTP.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-841 | GEN004900 | SV-28406r1_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The ftpusers file contains a list of accounts not allowed to use FTP to transfer files. If the file does not contain the names of all accounts not authorized to use FTP, then unauthorized use of FTP may take place. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28656r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the contents of the ftpusers file. If the system has accounts not allowed to use FTP and are not listed in the ftpusers file, this is a finding. # more /etc/ftpusers |
| Fix Text (F-25682r1_fix) |
|---|
| Add accounts not allowed to use FTP to the /etc/ftpusers file. |