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Unencrypted FTP must not be used on the system.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-12010 GEN004800 SV-62885r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
FTP is typically unencrypted and presents confidentiality and integrity risks. FTP may be protected by encryption in certain cases, such as when used in a Kerberos environment. SFTP and FTPS are encrypted alternatives to FTP.
STIG Date
Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-06-05

Details

Check Text ( C-51721r2_chk )
Perform the following to determine if unencrypted FTP is enabled:

# chkconfig --list gssftp
# chkconfig --list vsftpd

If any of these services are found, ask the SA if these services are encrypted. If they are not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-53461r2_fix)
Disable the FTP daemons.

Procedure:
# chkconfig gssftp off
# chkconfig vsftpd off