All FTP users must have a default umask of 077.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12011 | GEN005040 | SV-38263r1_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 | Medium |
| Description |
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| The umask controls the default access mode assigned to newly created files. An umask of 077 limits new files to mode 700 or less permissive. Although umask is stored as a 4-digit number, the first digit representing special access modes is typically ignored or required to be zero. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.23 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-11-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-31958r1_fix) |
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| Edit the initialization files for the ftp user and set the umask to 077. |