The ftpusers file must contain account names not allowed to use FTP.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-841 | GEN004900 | SV-52091r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| The ftpusers file contains a list of accounts not allowed to use FTP to transfer files. If the file does not contain the names of all accounts not authorized to use FTP, then unauthorized use of FTP may take place. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36191r1_chk ) |
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| Check the contents of the ftpusers file. For gssftp: # more /etc/ftpusers For vsftp: # more /etc/vsftpd.ftpusers /etc/vfsftpd/ftpusers If the system has accounts not allowed to use FTP and not listed in the ftpusers file, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-45121r1_fix) |
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| For gssftp: Add accounts not allowed to use FTP to the /etc/ftpusers file. For vsftp: Add accounts not allowed to use FTP to the /etc/vsftpd.ftpusers or /etc/vsftpd/ftpusers file (as appropriate). |