vSphere Client directory tree must have permissions in an "out-of-the-box" state.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-239760 | VCFL-67-000019 | SV-239760r679507_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| As a rule, accounts on a web server are to be kept to a minimum. Only administrators, web managers, developers, auditors, and web authors require accounts on the machine hosting the web server. The resources to which these accounts have access must also be closely monitored and controlled. vSphere Client files must be adequately protected with correct permissions as applied out of the box. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000211-WSR-000030, SRG-APP-000380-WSR-000072 |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 6.7 Virgo-Client Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-03-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42993r679505_chk ) |
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| At the command prompt, execute the following command: # find /usr/lib/vmware-vsphere-client/server -xdev -type f -a '(' -not -user vsphere-client -o '(' -not -group root -a -not -group users -not -group cis ')' ')' -exec ls -ld {} \; If the command produces any output, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-42952r679506_fix) |
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| At the command prompt, execute the following command: #chown vsphere-client:root Repeat the command for each file that was returned. Note: Replace |