Check: GEN008460
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN008460
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The system must have USB disabled unless needed. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
USB is a common computer peripheral interface. USB devices may include storage devices that could be used to install malicious software on a system or exfiltrate data.
Check Content
If the system uses USB, this is not applicable. Determine if the system has USB enabled. If it does, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Disable USB on the system.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26253r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22578
Group Title: GEN008460
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
Implement the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |