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User .netrc files must not exist.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-216432 | SOL-11.1-070160 | SV-216432r959010_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The .netrc file presents a significant security risk since it stores passwords in unencrypted form. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-05-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-17668r371384_chk ) |
|---|
| The root role is required. Check for the presence of user .netrc files. # for dir in \ `logins -ox | awk -F: '($8 == "PS") { print $6 }'`; do ls -l ${dir}/.netrc 2>/dev/null done If output is produced, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-17666r371385_fix) |
|---|
| The root role is required. Determine if any .netrc files exist, and work with the owners to determine the best course of action in accordance with site policy. |