Check: GEN004880
HP-UX 11.31 STIG:
GEN004880
(in versions v1 r19 through v1 r13)
Title
The ftpusers file must exist. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
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.
Check Content
Check for the existence of the ftpusers file. This file is normally located in the /etc/ftpd directory. # ls -lL /etc/ftpd/ftpusers OR alternatively # find / -type f -name ftpusers -exec ls -lL {} \; If the ftpusers file does not exist, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Create a /etc/ftpd/ftpusers (or equivalent) file containing a list of /etc/passwd accounts not authorized for FTP.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-35102r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-840
Group Title: GEN004880
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000225 |
The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-6 |
Least Privilege |