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There must be no .netrc files on the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-913 | GEN002000 | SV-913r2_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Unencrypted passwords for remote FTP servers may be stored in .netrc files. Policy requires passwords be encrypted in storage and not used in access scripts. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 10 X86 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2018-04-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-404r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the system for the existence of any .netrc files. Procedure: # find / -name .netrc If any .netrc file exists, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-1067r3_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the .netrc file(s). Procedure: # rm .netrc |