User .netrc files must not exist.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-216195 | SOL-11.1-070160 | SV-216195r959010_rule | Medium |
| Description |
| The .netrc file presents a significant security risk since it stores passwords in unencrypted form. |
| STIG | Date |
| Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-11-25 |
Details
| Check Text (C-17433r372967_chk) |
| The root role is required. Check for the presence of user .netrc files. # for dir in \ `logins -ox | awk -F: '($8 == "PS") { print $6 }'`; do ls -l ${dir}/.netrc 2>/dev/null done If output is produced, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-17431r372968_fix) |
| The root role is required. Determine if any .netrc files exist, and work with the owners to determine the best course of action in accordance with site policy. |