Check: GEN006565
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN006565
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The system package management tool must be used to verify system software periodically. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Verification using the system package management tool can be used to determine that system software has not been tampered with. This requirement is not applicable to systems that do not use package management tools.
Check Content
Check the root crontab for a job invoking the system package management tool to verify the integrity of installed packages. If no such job exists, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Add a job to the root crontab that invokes the system package management tool to verify the integrity of installed packages.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26181r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22506
Group Title: GEN006565
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
| CCI-000698 |
The organization requires the developer of the information system, system component, or information system service to enable integrity verification of software and firmware components. |