The operating system must prohibit remote activation of collaborative computing devices, excluding the organization-defined exceptions where remote activation is to be allowed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRG-OS-000175-ESXI5-PNF | SRG-OS-000175-ESXI5-PNF | SRG-OS-000175-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Collaborative computing devices include networked white boards, cameras, and microphones. Collaborative software examples include instant messaging or chat clients. Applicable, but permanent not-a-finding - No collaborative computing devices, remote or local. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-SRG-OS-000175-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-SRG-OS-000175-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
|---|
| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |