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There must be no .netrc files on the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-51689 | OSX8-00-00600 | SV-65899r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Passwords need to be protected at all times and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords while in storage so unauthorized users/processes cannot gain access. There must be no ".netrc" files on the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) Workstation STIG | 2015-02-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-53993r1_chk ) |
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| To see if there are any ".netrc" files on the system, run the following command: sudo find / -name .netrc If there is anything found, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-56487r1_fix) |
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| To remove any ".netrc" files, run the following command: find / -name .netrc -exec rm {} \; |