Check: GEN008480
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN008480
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The system must have USB Mass Storage 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 mass storage, this is not applicable. Determine if the system has USB mass storage enabled. If it does, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Disable USB mass storage on the system.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26254r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22579
Group Title: GEN008480
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |