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Anonymous FTP must not be active on the system unless authorized.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-846 GEN004820 SV-62955r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
Due to the numerous vulnerabilities inherent in anonymous FTP, it is not recommended. If anonymous FTP must be used on a system, the requirement must be authorized and approved in the system accreditation package.
STIG Date
Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-06-05

Details

Check Text ( C-51759r1_chk )
Attempt to log into this host with a user name of anonymous and a password of guest (also try the password of guest@mail.com). If the logon is successful and the use of anonymous ftp has not been documented and approved by the IAO, this is a finding.

Procedure:
# ftp localhost
Name: anonymous
530 Guest login not allowed on this machine.
Fix Text (F-53529r1_fix)
Configure the FTP service to not permit anonymous logins.