Check: GEN004940
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN004940
(in version v1 r12)
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
Fix Text
Change the mode of the ftpusers file to 0640. # chmod 0640 /etc/ftpd/ftpusers
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-28413r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-843
Group Title: GEN004940
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |