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VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Appliance Photon OS Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000021-GPOS-00005

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  • The Photon operating system must automatically lock an account when three unsuccessful logon attempts occur.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;By limiting the number of failed logon attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise...
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  • SRG-OS-000023-GPOS-00006

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  • The Photon operating system must display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner before granting Secure Shell (SSH) access.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Display of a standardized and approved use notification before granting access to the operating system ensures privacy and se...
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  • SRG-OS-000027-GPOS-00008

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  • The Photon operating system must limit the number of concurrent sessions to 10 for all accounts and/or account types.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Operating system management includes the ability to control the number of users and user sessions that utilize an operating s...
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  • SRG-OS-000029-GPOS-00010

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  • The Photon operating system must set a session inactivity timeout of 15 minutes or less.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A session timeout is an action taken when a session goes idle for any reason. Rather than relying on the user to manually dis...
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  • SRG-OS-000032-GPOS-00013

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  • The Photon operating system must have the sshd SyslogFacility set to "authpriv".

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Automated monitoring of remote access sessions allows organizations to detect cyberattacks and ensure ongoing compliance with...
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  • SRG-OS-000032-GPOS-00013

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  • The Photon operating system must have sshd authentication logging enabled.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Automated monitoring of remote access sessions allows organizations to detect cyberattacks and ensure ongoing compliance with...
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  • SRG-OS-000032-GPOS-00013

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  • The Photon operating system must have the sshd LogLevel set to "INFO".

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Automated monitoring of remote access sessions allows organizations to detect cyberattacks and ensure ongoing compliance with...
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  • SRG-OS-000033-GPOS-00014

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  • The Photon operating system must configure sshd to use approved encryption algorithms.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without confidentiality protection mechanisms, unauthorized individuals may gain access to sensitive information via a remote...
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  • SRG-OS-000037-GPOS-00015

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  • The Photon operating system must configure auditd to log to disk.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without establishing what type of events occurred, it would be difficult to establish, correlate, and investigate the events ...
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  • SRG-OS-000038-GPOS-00016

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  • The Photon operating system must configure auditd to use the correct log format.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;To compile an accurate risk assessment and provide forensic analysis, it is essential for security personnel to know exact, u...
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  • SRG-OS-000042-GPOS-00020

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  • The Photon operating system must be configured to audit the execution of privileged functions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Misuse of privileged functions, either intentionally or unintentionally by authorized users, or by unauthorized external enti...
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  • SRG-OS-000042-GPOS-00021

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  • The Photon operating system must have the auditd service running.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Event outcomes can include indicators of event success or failure and event-specific results (e.g., the security state of the...
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  • SRG-OS-000046-GPOS-00022

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  • The Photon operating system audit log must log space limit problems to syslog.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;It is critical for the appropriate personnel to be aware if a system is at risk of failing to process audit logs as required....
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  • SRG-OS-000047-GPOS-00023

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  • The Photon operating system audit log must attempt to log audit failures to syslog.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;It is critical for the appropriate personnel to be aware if a system is at risk of failing to process audit logs as required....
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  • SRG-OS-000057-GPOS-00027

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  • The Photon operating system audit log must have correct permissions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Audit information includes all information (e.g., audit records, audit settings, audit reports) needed to successfully audit ...
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  • SRG-OS-000058-GPOS-00028

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  • The Photon operating system audit log must be owned by root.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Audit information includes all information (e.g., audit records, audit settings, audit reports) needed to successfully audit ...
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  • SRG-OS-000059-GPOS-00029

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  • The Photon operating system audit log must be group-owned by root.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Audit information includes all information (e.g., audit records, audit settings, audit reports) needed to successfully audit ...
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  • SRG-OS-000063-GPOS-00032

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  • The Photon operating system must allow only the information system security manager (ISSM) (or individuals or roles appointed by the ISSM) to select which auditable events are to be audited.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without the capability to restrict the roles and individuals that can select which events are audited, unauthorized personnel...
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  • SRG-OS-000064-GPOS-00033

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  • The Photon operating system must generate audit records when successful/unsuccessful attempts to access privileges occur.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Audit records can be generated from various components within the information system (e.g., module or policy filter). Satisf...
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  • SRG-OS-000069-GPOS-00037

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  • The Photon operating system must enforce password complexity by requiring that at least one uppercase character be used.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, ...
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  • SRG-OS-000070-GPOS-00038

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  • The Photon operating system must enforce password complexity by requiring that at least one lowercase character be used.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, ...
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  • SRG-OS-000071-GPOS-00039

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  • The Photon operating system must enforce password complexity by requiring that at least one numeric character be used.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, ...
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  • SRG-OS-000072-GPOS-00040

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  • The Photon operating system must require that new passwords are at least four characters different from the old password.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, ...
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  • SRG-OS-000073-GPOS-00041

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  • The Photon operating system must store only encrypted representations of passwords.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Passwords need to be protected at all times, and encryption is the standard method for protecting passwords. If passwords are...
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  • SRG-OS-000074-GPOS-00042

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  • The Photon operating system must use an OpenSSH server version that does not support protocol 1.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A replay attack may enable an unauthorized user to gain access to the operating system. Authentication sessions between the a...
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