Check: GEN002000
Title
There must be no .netrc files on the system. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Unencrypted passwords for remote FTP servers may be stored in .netrc files. Policy requires passwords be encrypted in storage and not used in access scripts.
Check Content
Check the system for the existence of any .netrc files. Procedure: # find / -name .netrc If any .netrc file exists, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the .netrc file(s). Procedure: # rm .netrc
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID:
Vulnerability ID: V-913
Group Title:
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000196 |
The information system, for password-based authentication, stores only cryptographically-protected passwords. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| IA-5 (1) |
Password-Based Authentication |