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The SMTP service HELP command must not be enabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN004540-ESXI5-PNF | GEN004540-ESXI5-PNF | GEN004540-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The HELP command should be disabled to mask version information. The version of the SMTP service software could be used by attackers to target vulnerabilities present in specific software versions. Applicable, but 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-GEN004540-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-GEN004540-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
|---|
| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |