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Check: GEN002260

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN002260 (in version v1 r2)

Title

The system must be checked for extraneous device files at least weekly. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

If an unauthorized device is allowed to exist on the system, there is the possibility the system may perform unauthorized operations.

Check Content

Check the system for an automated job, or check with the SA, to determine if the system is checked for extraneous device files on a weekly basis. If no automated or manual process is in place, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Establish a weekly automated or manual process to create a list of device files on the system and determine if any files have been added, moved, or deleted since the last list was generated. Generate a list of device files. # find / -type b -o -type c > device-file-list

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-923r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-923

Group Title: GEN002260

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000318	The organization audits and reviews activities associated with configuration-controlled changes to the system.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
CM-3	Configuration Change Control