The ftpusers file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-226951 | GEN004930 | SV-226951r603265_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the ftpusers file is not group-owned by root or a system group, an unauthorized user may modify the file to allow unauthorized accounts to use FTP. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-12-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29113r485180_chk ) |
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| Check the group ownership of the ftpusers file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/ftpd/ftpusers /etc/vsftpd.ftpusers /etc/vsftpd/ftpusers If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, or sys, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29101r485181_fix) |
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| Change the group owner of the ftpusers file. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/ftpusers |