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If the system boots from removable media, it must be stored in a safe or similarly secured container.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN008680-ESXI5-000056 | GEN008680-ESXI5-000056 | GEN008680-ESXI5-000056_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Storing the boot loader on removable media in an insecure location could allow a malicious user to modify the systems boot instructions or boot to an insecure operating system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-GEN008680-ESXI5-000056_chk ) |
|---|
| Ask the SA if the system boots from removable media. If so, ask if the boot media is stored in a secure container when not in use. If it is not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-GEN008680-ESXI5-000056_fix) |
|---|
| Store the system boot media in a secure container when not in use. |