{"description": "FTP is a common method for allowing remote access to\nfiles. Like telnet, the FTP protocol is unencrypted, which means\nthat passwords and other data transmitted during the session can be\ncaptured and that the session is vulnerable to hijacking.\nTherefore, running the FTP server software is not recommended.\n<br /><br />\nHowever, there are some FTP server configurations which may\nbe appropriate for some environments, particularly those which\nallow only read-only anonymous access as a means of downloading\ndata available to the public.", "warnings": [], "requires": [], "conflicts": [], "values": {}, "groups": ["disabling_vsftpd", "ftp_configure_vsftpd", "ftp_use_vsftpd"], "rules": ["package_ftp_removed", "package_tnftp_removed"], "platform": "", "platforms": [], "inherited_platforms": [], "cpe_platform_names": [], "title": "FTP Server", "definition_location": "/aptdata/openscap/scap-security-guide/linux_os/guide/services/ftp/group.yml"}