The ftpusers file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-842 | GEN004920 | SV-28410r1_rule | ECLP-1 | 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 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-06-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-25695r1_fix) |
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| Change the owner of the ftpusers file to root. # chown root /etc/ftpd/ftpusers |