GEN002140-ESXI5-000046 - All shells referenced in /etc/passwd must be listed in the /etc/shells file, except shells preventing logins

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Information

NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Solution

Available shells for ESXi are '/bin/sh' and '/bin/ash'.
Ensure both the above interactive shell(s) are listed in the /etc/shells file. If necessary, add them:
vi /etc/shells

See Also

http://iasecontent.disa.mil/stigs/zip/U_ESXi5_Server_V1R10_STIG.zip