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FTP servers on the device must be disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-14668 NET0742 SV-15310r2_rule Medium
Description
The additional services enabled on a router increases the risk for an attack since the router will listen for these services. In addition, these services provide an unsecured method for an attacker to gain access to the router.
STIG Date
Perimeter L3 Switch Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-03-09

Details

Check Text ( C-12776r3_chk )
Review the device configuration to determine if the device has been setup to be an FTP server.

If the device has been configured to be an FTP server, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-14129r2_fix)
Disable FTP server services on the device.