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The ftpusers file must exist.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-840 | GEN004880 | SV-28403r1_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The ftpusers file contains a list of accounts not allowed to use FTP to transfer files. If this file does not exist, then unauthorized accounts can utilize FTP. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28645r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check for the existence of the ftpusers file. # ls -l /etc/ftpusers If the ftpusers file does not exist, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-25674r1_fix) |
|---|
| Create a /etc/ftpusers file containing a list of accounts not authorized for FTP. |