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VMware vSphere 7.0 ESXi Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000480-VMM-002000

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  • The ESXi host must verify the DCUI.Access list.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Lockdown mode disables direct host access, requiring that administrators manage hosts from vCenter Server. However, if a host...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-VMM-002000

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  • The ESXi host must verify the exception users list for lockdown mode.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;While a host is in lockdown mode (strict or normal), only users on the "Exception Users" list are allowed access. These users...
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  • SRG-OS-000032-VMM-000130

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  • Remote logging for ESXi hosts must be configured.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Remote logging to a central log host provides a secure, centralized store for ESXi logs. By gathering host log files onto a c...
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  • SRG-OS-000021-VMM-000050

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  • The ESXi host must enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;By limiting the number of failed logon attempts, the risk of unauthorized access via user password guessing, otherwise known ...
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  • SRG-OS-000329-VMM-001180

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  • The ESXi host must enforce an unlock timeout of 15 minutes after a user account is locked out.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;By enforcing a reasonable unlock timeout after multiple failed logon attempts, the risk of unauthorized access via user passw...
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  • SRG-OS-000023-VMM-000060

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  • The ESXi host must display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner before granting access to the system via the Direct Console User Interface (DCUI).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Failure to display the DOD logon banner prior to a logon attempt will negate legal proceedings resulting from unauthorized ac...
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  • SRG-OS-000023-VMM-000060

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  • The ESXi host must display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner before granting access to the system via Secure Shell (SSH).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Failure to display the DOD logon banner prior to a logon attempt will negate legal proceedings resulting from unauthorized ac...
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  • SRG-OS-000023-VMM-000060

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  • The ESXi host SSH daemon must be configured with the DOD logon banner.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The warning message reinforces policy awareness during the logon process and facilitates possible legal action against attack...
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  • SRG-OS-000033-VMM-000140

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  • The ESXi host Secure Shell (SSH) daemon must use FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules to protect the confidentiality of remote access sessions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;OpenSSH on the ESXi host ships with a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic module that is enabled by default. For backward comp...
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  • SRG-OS-000107-VMM-000530

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  • The ESXi host Secure Shell (SSH) daemon must ignore ".rhosts" files.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;SSH trust relationships mean a compromise on one host can allow an attacker to move trivially to other hosts. SSH can emulate...
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