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The ftpusers file must have mode 0640 or less permissive.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-843 GEN004940 SV-843r2_rule ECLP-1 Medium
Description
Excessive permissions on the ftpusers file could permit unauthorized modification. Unauthorized modification could result in Denial-of-Service to authorized FTP users or permit unauthorized users to access the FTP service.
STIG Date
UNIX SRG 2013-03-26

Details

Check Text ( C-8064r2_chk )
Check the permissions of the ftpusers file. If the ftpusers file has a mode more permissive than 0640, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-997r2_fix)
Change the mode of the ftpusers file to 0640.