Title

User .netrc files must not exist. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

The .netrc file presents a significant security risk since it stores passwords in unencrypted form.

Check Content

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

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.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-216195r603268_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-216195

Group Title: SRG-OS-000480

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.