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If the system is a Network Management System (NMS) server, it must only run the NMS and any software required by the NMS.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN005380-ESXI5-PNF | GEN005380-ESXI5-PNF | GEN005380-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Installing extraneous software on a system designated as a dedicated Network Management System (NMS) server poses a security threat to the system and the network. Should an attacker gain access to the NMS through unauthorized software, the entire network may be susceptible to malicious activity. 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-GEN005380-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-GEN005380-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
|---|
| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |