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Check: GEN001374

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN001374 (in version v1 r2)

Title

The /etc/nsswitch.conf file must not have an extended ACL. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

The nsswitch.conf file (or equivalent) configures the source of a variety of system security information including account, group, and host lookups. Malicious changes could prevent the system from functioning or compromise system security.

Check Content

Verify /etc/nsswitch.conf has no extended ACL. Procedure: # ls -l /etc/nsswitch.conf If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL and this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove the extended ACL from the /etc/nsswitch.conf file.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-25977r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22330

Group Title: GEN001374

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000225	The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions.

Controls

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

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege