Unencrypted FTP must not be used on the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12010 | GEN004800 | SV-39176r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| FTP is typically unencrypted and, therefore, presents confidentiality and integrity risks. FTP may be protected by encryption in certain cases, such as when used in a Kerberos environment. SFTP and FTPS are encrypted alternatives to FTP. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2014-10-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38153r2_chk ) |
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| Determine if unencrypted ftp or telnet are enabled. Procedure: # grep ftp /etc/inetd.conf # grep telnet /etc/inetd.conf If either of these services are found, and are active, ask the SA if they encrypted. If they are not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33430r1_fix) |
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| Edit /etc/inetd.conf and comment out or remove the ftp and telnet service lines. # vi /etc/inetd.conf Restart the inetd service. # refresh -s inetd |