Check: GEN003340
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN003340
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The at.allow file must have mode 0600 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Permissions more permissive than 0600 (read, write, and execute for the owner) may allow unauthorized or malicious access to the at.allow and/or at.deny files.
Check Content
Check the mode of the at.allow file. If the at.allow file has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the at.allow file to 0600.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-987r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-987
Group Title: GEN003340
Expert Comments
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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 |