Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-39269 | GEN005529-ESXI5-708 | SV-51085r3_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Environment variables can be used to change the behavior of remote sessions and should be limited. Locale environment variables specify the language, character set, and other features modifying the operation of software to match the user's preferences. |
STIG | Date |
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VMware ESXi Server 5.0 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-02-10 |
Check Text ( C-46533r6_chk ) |
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Disable lock down mode. Enable the ESXi Shell. Execute the following command(s): # grep SendEnv /etc/ssh/ssh_config If the "SendEnv" attribute is not set to "LOCALE", this is a finding. If the /etc/ssh/ssh_config file does not exist or the SendEnv option is not set, this is not a finding. Re-enable lock down mode. |
Fix Text (F-44248r6_fix) |
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Disable lock down mode. Enable the ESXi Shell. Execute the following command(s): # vi /etc/ssh/ssh_config Add/modify the attribute line entry to one of the following (quotes for emphasis only): "SendEnv LOCALE " or "SendEnv" Re-enable lock down mode. |