The x86 CTRL-ALT-DELETE key sequence must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4342 | GEN000000-LNX00580 | SV-4342r2_rule | ECSC-1 | High |
| Description |
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| Undesirable reboots can occur if the CTRL-ALT-DELETE key sequence is not disabled. Such reboots may cause a loss of data or loss of access to critical information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2223r2_chk ) |
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| Verify that Linux systems have disabled the # grep ctrlaltdel /etc/inittab If the line returned is not commented out then this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-4253r2_fix) |
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| Ensure that the CTRL-ALT-DELETE key sequence has been disabled. If necessary, comment out the following line in the /etc/inittab file: #ca::ctrlaltdel:/sbin/shutdown -t3 -r now |