Unencrypted FTP must not be used on the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12010 | GEN004800 | SV-37515r1_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 |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36174r3_chk ) |
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| 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-31425r2_fix) |
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| Disable the FTP daemons. Procedure: # chkconfig gssftp off # chkconfig vsftpd off |