The NFS export configuration file must have mode 0644 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN005760-ESXI5-PNF | GEN005760-ESXI5-PNF | GEN005760-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Excessive permissions on the NFS export configuration file could allow unauthorized modification of the file, which could result in Denial-of-Service to authorized NFS exports and the creation of additional unauthorized exports. Applicable, but permanent not-a-finding - no nfsd. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-GEN005760-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-GEN005760-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
|---|
| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |