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The ftpusers file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys or other.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22444 | GEN004930 | SV-35104r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the ftpusers file is not group-owned by root or a system group, an unauthorized user may modify the file to allow unauthorized accounts to use FTP. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-05-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36585r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group ownership of the ftpusers file. # ls -lL /etc/ftpd/ftpusers If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, sys or other, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31953r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group owner of the ftpusers file. # chgrp root /etc/ftpd/ftpusers |