The /etc/shadow file must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN001430-ESXI5-PNF | GEN001430-ESXI5-PNF | GEN001430-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The /etc/shadow file contains the list of local system accounts. It is vital to system security and must be protected from unauthorized modification. The file also contains password hashes which must not be accessible to users other than root. 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-GEN001430-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-GEN001430-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
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| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |