User .netrc files must not exist.

From Solaris 11 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-60939r2_rule User .netrc files must not exist.

Vulnerability discussion

The .netrc file presents a significant security risk since it stores passwords in unencrypted form.

Check content

The root role is required. Check for the presence of user .netrc files. # for dir in \ `logins -ox | awk -F: '($8 == "PS") { print $6 }'`; do ls -l ${dir}/.netrc 2>/dev/null done If output is produced, this is a finding.

Fix text

The root role is required. Determine if any .netrc files exist, and work with the owners to determine the best course of action in accordance with site policy.

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