Check: GEN007840
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN007840
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The DHCP client must be disabled if not needed. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
DHCP allows for the unauthenticated configuration of network parameters on the system by exchanging information with a DHCP server.
Check Content
If the DHCP client is needed by the system, this is not applicable. Determine if the DHCP client is disabled. If it is not, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Disable the system's DHCP client.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-26223r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22548
Group Title: GEN007840
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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 |