All FTP users must have a default umask of 077.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-226957 | GEN005040 | SV-226957r603265_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| The umask controls the default access mode assigned to newly created files. An umask of 077 limits new files to mode 700 or less permissive. Although umask is stored as a 4-digit number, the first digit representing special access modes is typically ignored or required to be 0. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-12-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29119r485198_chk ) |
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| Check the umask setting for the FTP user. Procedure: # su - ftp $ umask If the umask value does not return 077, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29107r485199_fix) |
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| Edit the initialization files for the FTP user and set the umask to 077. |