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The root shell must be located in the / file system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN001080-ESXI5-PNF | GEN001080-ESXI5-PNF | GEN001080-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| To ensure the root shell is available in repair and administrative modes, the root shell must be located in the / file system. Permanent not a finding - Both the sh and ash shells are located in /bin which is in /, i.e., not a mounted directory. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-GEN001080-ESXI5-PNF_chk ) |
|---|
| ESXi supports this requirement and cannot be configured to be out of compliance. This is a permanent not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-GEN001080-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
|---|
| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |