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The ftpusers file must exist.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-840 | GEN004880 | SV-840r2_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The ftpusers file contains a list of accounts not allowed to use FTP to transfer files. If this file does not exist, then unauthorized accounts can utilize FTP. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-707r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the system for an ftpusers file. If no ftpusers file appropriate for the system's FTP service exists, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-994r2_fix) |
|---|
| Create an ftpusers file appropriate for the system's FTP service. |