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The ftpusers file must have mode 0640 or less permissive.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-843 GEN004940 SV-28413r1_rule ECLP-1 Medium
Description
Excessive permissions on the ftpusers file could permit unauthorized modification. Unauthorized modification could result in Denial of Service to authorized FTP users or permit unauthorized users to access the FTP service.
STIG Date
Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-06-27

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-25698r1_fix)
Change the mode of the ftpusers file to 0640.
# chmod 0640 /etc/ftpd/ftpusers