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The anonymous FTP account must be configured to use chroot or a similarly isolated environment.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-4388 GEN005020 SV-4388r2_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
If an anonymous FTP account does not use a chroot or similarly isolated environment, the system may be more vulnerable to exploits against the FTP service. Such exploits could allow an attacker to gain shell access to the system and view, edit, or remove sensitive files.
STIG Date
UNIX SRG 2013-03-26

Details

Check Text ( C-8270r2_chk )
Consult vendor documentation for the anonymous FTP service to determine the necessary configuration for operating the service in a chroot environment. If the system is not configured to operate the anonymous FTP service in a chroot environment, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-4299r2_fix)
Configure the anonymous FTP service to operate in a chroot environment. Consult vendor documentation for the necessary configuration procedures.