The at daemon must not execute group-writable or world-writable programs.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN003360-ESXI5-PNF | GEN003360-ESXI5-PNF | GEN003360-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| If the at facility executes world-writable or group-writable programs, it is possible for the programs to be accidentally or maliciously changed or replaced without the owner's intent or knowledge. This would cause a system security breach. Applicable, but permanent not-a-finding - No "at" command. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-GEN003360-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-GEN003360-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
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| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |