Check: GEN003745
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN003745
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The inetd.conf and xinetd.conf files must not have extended ACLs. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The Internet service daemon configuration files must be protected as malicious modification could cause Denial-of-Service or increase the attack surface of the system.
Check Content
Check the permissions of the inetd configuration file. # ls -lL /etc/inetd.conf If the permissions include a "+", the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the extended ACL from the inetd.conf file.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26088r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22424
Group Title: GEN003745
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000225 |
Employ the principle of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (or processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned organizational tasks. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 |
Least Privilege |