Changes are coming to https://stigviewer.com.
Take our survey to help us understand your usage and how we can better serve you in the future.
Take Survey
The operating system must block both inbound and outbound traffic between instant messaging clients, independently configured by end users and external service providers.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRG-OS-000176-ESXI5-PNF | SRG-OS-000176-ESXI5-PNF | SRG-OS-000176-ESXI5-PNF_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Blocking restrictions do not include instant messaging services configured by an organization to perform an authorized function. This requirement specifies blocking any external instant messaging clients not configured and managed by the organization. Applicable, but permanent not-a-finding - No instant messaging clients, end users and/or external service providers. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-SRG-OS-000176-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-000176-ESXI5-PNF_fix) |
|---|
| This requirement is permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |