Ensure FTP server is not enabledID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:68735 | Date: (C)2021-01-31 (M)2023-12-20 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: unix |
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) provides networked computers with the ability to transfer files.
Rationale:
FTP does not protect the confidentiality of data or authentication credentials. It is recommended SFTP be used if file transfer is required. Unless there is a need to run the system as a FTP server (for example, to allow anonymous downloads), it is recommended that the package be deleted to reduce the potential attack surface.