The audit system must be configured to audit the loading and unloading of dynamic kernel modules.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
GEN002825-ESXI5-PNF	GEN002825-ESXI5-PNF	GEN002825-ESXI5-PNF_rule		Medium

Description
Actions concerning dynamic kernel modules must be recorded as they are substantial events. Dynamic kernel modules can increase the attack surface of a system. A malicious kernel module can be used to substantially alter the functioning of a system, often with the purpose of hiding a compromise from the SA. Applicable, but permanent not-a-finding - No kernel modules. Self contained.

STIG	Date
VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2013-01-15

Details

Check Text ( C-GEN002825-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-GEN002825-ESXI5-PNF_fix)
This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required.