Anonymous FTP must not be active on the system unless authorized.

From Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-001475

SV-62955r1_rule Anonymous FTP must not be active on the system unless authorized.

Vulnerability discussion

Due to the numerous vulnerabilities inherent in anonymous FTP, it is not recommended. If anonymous FTP must be used on a system, the requirement must be authorized and approved in the system accreditation package.

Check content

Attempt to log into this host with a user name of anonymous and a password of guest (also try the password of guest@mail.com). If the logon is successful and the use of anonymous ftp has not been documented and approved by the IAO, this is a finding. Procedure: # ftp localhost Name: anonymous 530 Guest login not allowed on this machine.

Fix text

Configure the FTP service to not permit anonymous logins.

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