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Check: GEN003581

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN003581 (in version v1 r2)

Title

Network interfaces must not be configured to allow user control. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Configuration of network interfaces should be limited to privileged users. Manipulation of network interfaces may result in a Denial-of-Service or bypass of network security mechanisms.

Check Content

Determine if any network interfaces on the system are configured to allow user control. If so, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure network interfaces to not allow user control.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26069r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22408

Group Title: GEN003581

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000225	The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege