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VMware vSphere 8.0 ESXi Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000355-VMM-001330

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  • SRG-OS-000366-VMM-001430

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  • The ESXi Image Profile and vSphere Installation Bundle (VIB) acceptance level must be verified.

    Verify the ESXi Image Profile to only allow signed VIBs. An unsigned VIB represents untested code installed on an ESXi host. The ESXi Image profile supports four acceptance levels: 1. VMwareCertif...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000379-VMM-001550

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  • The ESXi host must enable bidirectional Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) authentication for Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iSCSI) traffic.

    When enabled, vSphere performs bidirectional authentication of both the iSCSI target and host. When not authenticating both the iSCSI target and host, there is potential for a man-in-the-middle att...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000423-VMM-001700

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  • SRG-OS-000478-VMM-001980

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  • The ESXi host Secure Shell (SSH) daemon must be configured to only use FIPS 140-2 validated ciphers.

    Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. ESXi must implement cryptographic modules adhering to the higher standards approved by...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-VMM-002000

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  • SRG-OS-000023-VMM-000060

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