Check: GEN004920
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN004920
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The ftpusers file must be owned by root. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the file ftpusers is not owned by root, an unauthorized user may modify the file to allow unauthorized accounts to use FTP.
Check Content
Check the ownership of the ftpusers file. If the ftpusers file is not owned by root, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the owner of the ftpusers file to root.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-842r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-842
Group Title: GEN004920
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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 |