The ftpusers file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-226950 | GEN004920 | SV-226950r854441_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the file ftpusers is not owned by root, an unauthorized user may modify the file to allow unauthorized accounts to use FTP. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29112r485177_chk ) |
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| Check the ownership of the ftpusers file. # ls -l /etc/ftpd/ftpusers If the ftpusers file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-29100r485178_fix) |
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| Change the owner of the ftpusers file to root. # chown root /etc/ftpd/ftpusers |