The /etc/passwd file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN001390-ESXI5-PNF | GEN001390-ESXI5-PNF | GEN001390-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| File system ACLs can provide access to files beyond what is allowed by the mode numbers of the files. The /etc/passwd file contains the list of local system accounts. It is vital to system security and must be protected from unauthorized modification. Applicable, but permanent not-a-finding - The hypervisor does not support this function. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-GEN001390-ESXI5-PNF_chk ) |
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| ESXi supports this requirement and cannot be configured to be out of compliance. This is a permanent not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-GEN001390-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
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| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |