STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMware ESX 3 Server Version: 1 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 22 Jul 2016: The time synchronization configuration file (such as /etc/ntp.conf) must not have an extended ACL.DISA Rule
SV-28723r1_rule
Vulnerability Number
V-22297
Group Title
GEN000253
Rule Version
GEN000253
Severity
CAT II
CCI(s)
- 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.
Weight
10
Fix Recommendation
Remove the extended ACL from the ntp.conf file.
Check Contents
Check for an extended ACL on the NTP configuration file.
# ls -l ntp.conf
If the permissions contain a '+' the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding.
Vulnerability Number
V-22297
Documentable
False
Rule Version
GEN000253
Severity Override Guidance
Check for an extended ACL on the NTP configuration file.
# ls -l ntp.conf
If the permissions contain a '+' the file has an extended ACL, this is a finding.
Check Content Reference
M
Responsibility
System Administrator
Target Key
1386
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