Rule ID
SV-216195r959010_rule
Version
V3R5
CCIs
The .netrc file presents a significant security risk since it stores passwords in unencrypted form.
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.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.