Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-39266 | GEN005528-ESXI5-000106 | SV-51082r2_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 that 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 | 2017-01-06 |
Check Text ( C-46530r2_chk ) |
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Disable lock down mode. Enable the ESXi Shell. Execute the following command(s): # grep AcceptEnv /etc/ssh/sshd_config If the "AcceptEnv" attribute is not set to "LOCALE" or unassigned (the "AcceptEnv" attribute minus any parameter assignment), this is a finding. Re-enable lock down mode. |
Fix Text (F-44245r2_fix) |
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Disable lock down mode. Enable the ESXi Shell. Execute the following command(s): # vi /etc/ssh/sshd_config Add/modify the attribute line entry to the following (quotes for emphasis only): "AcceptEnv LOCALE" or "AcceptEnv" Re-enable lock down mode. |