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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 9 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 2015-03-25

Details

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