The ftpusers file must contain account names not allowed to use FTP.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN004900-ESXI5-PNF | GEN004900-ESXI5-PNF | GEN004900-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The ftpusers file contains a list of accounts that are not allowed to use FTP to transfer files. If the file does not contain the names of all accounts not authorized to use FTP, then unauthorized use of FTP may take place. Applicable, but permanent not-a-finding - no ftp. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-GEN004900-ESXI5-PNF_chk ) |
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| ESXi supports this requirement and cannot be configured to be out of compliance. This is a permanent not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-GEN004900-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
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| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |