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The operating system must enforce organization-defined limitations on the embedding of data types within other data types.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRG-OS-000013-ESXI5-PF | SRG-OS-000013-ESXI5-PF | SRG-OS-000013-ESXI5-PF_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Embedding of data within other data is often used for the clandestine transfer of data. Embedding of data within other data can circumvent protections in place to protect information and systems. Applicable, but permanent finding - The hypervisor does not support this functionality. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-SRG-OS-000013-ESXI5-PF_chk ) |
|---|
| ESXi does not support this requirement. This is a permanent finding. |
| Fix Text (F-SRG-OS-000013-ESXI5-PF_fix) |
|---|
| This requirement is a permanent finding and cannot be fixed. An appropriate mitigation for the system must be implemented but this finding cannot be considered fixed. |