User .netrc files must not exist.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-216195 | SOL-11.1-070160 | SV-216195r959010_rule | CCI-000366 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| The .netrc file presents a significant security risk since it stores passwords in unencrypted form. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-05-05 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-216195r959010_chk)
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 (F-17431r372968_fix)
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.