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There must be no .netrc files on the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-913 | GEN002000 M6 | SV-38002r1_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Unencrypted passwords for remote FTP servers may be stored in .netrc files. Policy requires passwords be encrypted in storage and not used in access scripts. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide Draft | 2013-01-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37581r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to check the system for the existence of any .netrc files. find / -name .netrc If any .netrc file exists, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32823r1_fix) |
|---|
| To remove the .netrc file(s) enter the following command. rm .netrc |