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Any active TFTP daemon must be authorized and approved in the system accreditation package.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4695 | GEN005140 | SV-28422r1_rule | DCSW-1 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| TFTP is a file transfer protocol often used by embedded systems to obtain configuration data or software. The service is unencrypted and does not require authentication of requests. Data available using this service may be subject to unauthorized access or interception. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 9 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28688r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the TFTP daemon is active. # grep -v "^#" /etc/inetd.conf |grep tftp If TFTP is found enabled, it is a finding if it is not documented using site-defined procedures. |
| Fix Text (F-25716r1_fix) |
|---|
| Disable the TFTP daemon. Edit /etc/inetd.conf and comment out the tftp line. Restart the inetd service. # inetd -c |