Check: GEN001290
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN001290
(in version v1 r2)
Title
All manual page files must not have extended ACLs. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
If manual pages are compromised, misleading information could be inserted, causing actions that may compromise the system.
Check Content
Determine if any manual page files on the system have extended ACLs. If so, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the extended ACLs from system manual page file(s).
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-25963r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22316
Group Title: GEN001290
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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 |