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The ftpusers file must be group-owned by root, bin, or sys.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-227858 | GEN004930 | SV-227858r603266_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the ftpusers file is not group-owned by root or a system group, an unauthorized user may modify the file to allow unauthorized accounts to use FTP. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 10 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-30020r489967_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group ownership of the ftpusers file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/ftpd/ftpusers /etc/vsftpd.ftpusers /etc/vsftpd/ftpusers If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, or sys, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-30008r489968_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group owner of the ftpusers file. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/ftpusers |