Check: GEN002000 M6
MACOSX 10.6:
GEN002000 M6
(in version v1 r3)
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
Open a terminal session and enter the following command to check the system for the existence of any .netrc files. find / -name .netrc If any .netrc file exists, this is a finding.
Fix Text
To remove the .netrc file(s) enter the following command. rm .netrc
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38002r1_rule
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 |