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Unencrypted FTP must not be used on the system.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-12010 GEN004800 SV-28634r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
FTP is typically unencrypted and, therefore, presents confidentiality and integrity risks. FTP may be protected by encryption in certain cases, such as when used in a Kerberos environment. SFTP and FTPS are encrypted alternatives to FTP.
STIG Date
Solaris 9 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2013-07-02

Details

Check Text ( C-28886r1_chk )
Determine if unencrypted FTP is enabled.

Procedure:
# grep ftp /etc/inetd.conf

If this service is found, and is not commented out, ask the SA if the services are encrypted. If they are not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-25908r1_fix)
Edit /etc/inetd.conf and comment out or remove the ftp service.