cyberstrikeus 6.9 Ensure FTP Server is not enabled (Not Scored)
Profile Applicability
- Level 1
Description
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.
Audit Procedure
Using Command Line
Ensure no start conditions listed for vsftpd:
initctl show-config vsftpd vsftpd
Expected Result
No start conditions should be listed for vsftpd.
Remediation
Using Command Line
Remove or comment out start lines in /etc/init/vsftpd.conf:
sed -i 's/^start/#start/' /etc/init/vsftpd.conf
Default Value
Not installed by default on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server.
References
- CIS Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server Benchmark v1.1.0
Profile
Level 1 - Not Scored