Network analysis tools must not be installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN003865-ESXI5-PNF | GEN003865-ESXI5-PNF | GEN003865-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Network analysis tools allow for the capture of network traffic visible to the system. Applicable, but permanent finding - PING and TRACEROUTE are part of the standard vendor distribution. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-GEN003865-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-GEN003865-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
|---|
| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |