Any NIS+ server must be operating at security level 2.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN006460-ESXI5-PNF | GEN006460-ESXI5-PNF | GEN006460-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the NIS+ server is not operating in, at least, security level 2, there is no encryption and the system could be penetrated by intruders and/or malicious users. Applicable, but permanent not-a-finding - no NIS. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-GEN006460-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-GEN006460-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
|---|
| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |