The "at" daemon must not execute programs in, or subordinate to, world-writable directories.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN003380-ESXI5-PNF | GEN003380-ESXI5-PNF | GEN003380-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If "at" programs are located in, or subordinate, to world-writable directories, they become vulnerable to removal and replacement by malicious users or system intruders. 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-GEN003380-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-GEN003380-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
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| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |