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All NFS-exported system files and system directories must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN005800-ESXI5-PNF | GEN005800-ESXI5-PNF | GEN005800-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to give ownership of sensitive files or directories to root provides the designated owner and possible unauthorized users with the potential to access sensitive information or change system configuration which could weaken the system's security posture. Applicable, but permanent not-a-finding - no nfsd. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-GEN005800-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-GEN005800-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
|---|
| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |