Check: GEN003865
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN003865
(in version v1 r2)
Title
Network analysis tools must not be installed. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Network analysis tools allow for the capture of network traffic visible to the system.
Check Content
Determine if any network analysis tools are installed. Procedure: # find / -name ethereal # find / -name wireshark # find / -name tshark # find / -name netcat # find / -name tcpdump # find / -name snoop If any network analysis tools are found, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the network analysis tool binary from the system. Consult vendor documentation for removing packaged software, or remove the binary directly. Procedure: # rm <binary>
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-12550r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-12049
Group Title: GEN003865
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000305 |
The organization develops a list of software programs not authorized to execute on the information system. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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No controls are assigned to this check |