Check: GEN008500
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN008500
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The system must have IEEE 1394 (Firewire) disabled unless needed. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
Firewire is a common computer peripheral interface. Firewire devices may include storage devices that could be used to install malicious software on a system or exfiltrate data.
Check Content
If the system needs IEEE 1394, this is not applicable. Determine if IEEE 1394 is enabled on the system. If so, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Disable IEEE 1394 on the system.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26255r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22580
Group Title: GEN008500
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |