Check: GEN004880
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG:
GEN004880
(in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)
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
Check for the existence of the ftpusers file. Procedure: For gssftp: # ls -l /etc/ftpusers For vsftp: # ls -l /etc/vsftpd.ftpusers or # ls -l /etc/vsftpd/ftpusers If the appropriate ftpusers file for the running FTP service does not exist, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Create an ftpusers file appropriate for the running FTP service. For gssftp: Create an /etc/ftpusers file containing a list of accounts not authorized for FTP. For vsftp: Create an /etc/vfsftpd.ftpusers or /etc/vfsftpd/ftpusers (as appropriate) file containing a list of accounts not authorized for FTP.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-45879r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-840
Group Title: GEN004880
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions. |
Controls
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |