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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-45876r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| : FTP is typically unencrypted and 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 |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z | 2013-04-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43193r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Perform the following to determine if unencrypted FTP or Telnet are enabled: # chkconfig --list pure-ftpd # chkconfig --list telnet # chkconfig --list gssftp # chkconfig --list vsftpd If any of these services are found, ask the SA if these services are encrypted. If they are not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-39254r1_fix) |
|---|
| Disable the Telnet and FTP daemons. Procedure: # chkconfig pure-ftpd off # chkconfig telnet off # chkconfig gssftp off # chkconfig vsftpd off |