Check: GEN003860
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN003860
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The system must not have the finger service active. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
The finger service provides information about the system's users to network clients. This information could expose information that could be used in subsequent attacks.
Check Content
Determine if the system has the finger service active. If the finger service is active, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Disable the finger service.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-4701r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4701
Group Title: GEN003860
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001551 |
The organization defines approved authorizations for controlling the flow of information between interconnected systems. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-4 |
Information Flow Enforcement |