Check: GEN004940
Solaris 10 X86 STIG:
GEN004940
(in versions v2 r4 through v1 r17)
Title
The ftpusers file must have mode 0640 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Excessive permissions on the ftpusers file could permit unauthorized modification. Unauthorized modification could result in Denial of Service to authorized FTP users or permit unauthorized users to access the FTP service.
Check Content
Check the permissions of the ftpusers file. # ls -l /etc/ftpd/ftpusers If the ftpusers file has a mode more permissive than 0640, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the ftpusers file to 0640. # chmod 0640 /etc/ftpd/ftpusers
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-227859r854509_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-227859
Group Title: SRG-OS-000312
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-002165 |
Enforce organization-defined discretionary access control policies over defined subjects and objects. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-3(4) |
Discretionary Access Control |