Check: GEN004880
SOLARIS 9 SPARC STIG:
GEN004880
(in version v1 r12)
Title
The ftpusers file must exist. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The ftpusers file contains a list of accounts not allowed to use FTP to transfer files. If this file does not exist, then unauthorized accounts can utilize FTP.
Check Content
Fix Text
Create a /etc/ftpd/ftpusers file containing a list of accounts not authorized for FTP.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-28404r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-840
Group Title: GEN004880
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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 |