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If the system is an anonymous FTP server, it must be isolated to the DMZ network.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-4702 GEN004840 SV-62925r1_rule Medium
Description
Anonymous FTP is a public data service which is only permitted in a server capacity when located on the DMZ network.
STIG Date
Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2020-02-25

Details

Check Text ( C-51749r1_chk )
Use the command "ftp" to connect the system's FTP service. 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 not successful, this check is Not Applicable.

Ask the SA if the system is located on a DMZ network. If the system is not located on a DMZ network, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-53501r1_fix)
Remove anonymous ftp capability or move the system to a DMZ network.