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The /etc/ftpaccess.ctl file must exist.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-29519 | GEN000000-AIX0310 | SV-38750r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The ftpaccess.ctl file contains options for the ftp daemon, such as herald, motd, user access, and permissions to files and directories. If the ftpaccess.ctl file does not exist, the ftpd process will not display any warning banners, and permissions will only be enforced using basic UNIX permissions. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2017-12-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37819r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check for the existence of the /etc/ftpaccess.ctl file. # ls -l /etc/ftpaccess.ctl If the ftpaccess.ctl file does not exist, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33077r1_fix) |
|---|
| Create a /etc/ftpaccess.ctl file. #touch /etc/ftpaccess.ctl Add at least the herald: /path to login banner to the /etc/ftpaccess.ctl file. #vi /etc/ftpaccess.ctl |