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Network interfaces must not be configured to allow user control.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN003581-ESXI5-PNF | GEN003581-ESXI5-PNF | GEN003581-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Configuration of network interfaces should be limited to privileged users. Manipulation of network interfaces may result in a Denial-of-Service or bypass of network security mechanisms. 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-GEN003581-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-GEN003581-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
|---|
| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |