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Check: GEN004930

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN004930 (in version v1 r2)

Title

The ftpusers file must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

If the ftpusers file is not group-owned by root or a system group, an unauthorized user may modify the file to allow unauthorized accounts to use FTP.

Check Content

Check the group ownership of the ftpusers file. Procedure: # ls -lL /etc/ftpusers /etc/vsftpd.ftpusers /etc/vsftpd/ftpusers If the file is not group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Change the group owner of the ftpusers file. Procedure: # chgrp root /etc/ftpusers /etc/vsftpd.ftpusers /etc/vsftpd/ftpusers

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26704r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22444

Group Title: GEN004930

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

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

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

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege