Check: GEN003740
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN003740
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The inetd.conf and xinetd.conf files must have mode 0440 or less permissive. (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 mode of inetd.conf file. # ls -lL /etc/inetd.conf If the mode of the file(s) is more permissive than 0440, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the inetd.conf file. # chmod 0440 /etc/inetd.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-822r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-822
Group Title: GEN003740
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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 |