The ftpusers file must be group-owned by bin, sys, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22444 | GEN004930 | SV-39180r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| If the ftpusers file is not group-owned by a system group, an unauthorized user may modify the file to allow unauthorized accounts to use FTP. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2018-09-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38158r1_chk ) |
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| Check the group ownership of the ftpusers file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/ftpusers If the file is not group-owned by bin, sys, or system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33434r1_fix) |
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| Change the group owner of the ftpusers file. Procedure: # chgrp system /etc/ftpusers |