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The TFTP daemon must have mode 0755 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-848 | GEN005100 | SV-63163r1_rule | ECPA-1 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| If TFTP runs with the setuid or setgid bit set, it may be able to write to any file or directory and may seriously impair system integrity, confidentiality, and availability. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-51899r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the mode of the TFTP daemon. Procedure: # grep "server " /etc/xinetd.d/tftp # ls -lL If the mode of the file is more permissive than 0755, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-53741r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the TFTP daemon. Procedure: # chmod 0755 |