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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 |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
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. |