There must be no .netrc files on the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-913 | GEN002000 | SV-37436r1_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Unencrypted passwords for remote FTP servers may be stored in .netrc files. Policy requires passwords be encrypted in storage and not used in access scripts. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36051r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the system for the existence of any .netrc files. Procedure: # find / -name .netrc If any .netrc file exists, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31295r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the .netrc file(s). Procedure: # find / -name .netrc # rm <.netrc file> |