The ftpusers file must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-842 | GEN004920 | SV-842r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the file ftpusers is not owned by root, an unauthorized user may modify the file to allow unauthorized accounts to use FTP. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-708r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the ownership of the ftpusers file. If the ftpusers file is not owned by root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-996r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of the ftpusers file to root. |