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The ftpusers file must exist.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-840 | GEN004880 | SV-51983r1_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The ftpusers file contains a list of accounts not allowed to use FTP to transfer files. If this file does not exist, then unauthorized accounts can utilize FTP. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36189r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check for the existence of the ftpusers file. Procedure: For gssftp: # ls -l /etc/ftpusers For vsftp: # ls -l /etc/vsftpd.ftpusers or # ls -l /etc/vsftpd/ftpusers If the appropriate ftpusers file for the running FTP service does not exist, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-45028r1_fix) |
|---|
| Create an ftpusers file appropriate for the running FTP service. For gssftp: Create an /etc/ftpusers file containing a list of accounts not authorized for FTP. For vsftp: Create an /etc/vsftpd.ftpusers or /etc/vsftpd/ftpusers (as appropriate) file containing a list of accounts not authorized for FTP. |