VMware vSphere 8.0 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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SRG-APP-000516
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The vCenter Server must not configure all port groups to virtual local area network (VLAN) values reserved by upstream physical switches.
<VulnDiscussion>Certain physical switches reserve certain VLAN IDs for internal purposes and often disallow traffic configured to these value...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-APP-000516
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The vCenter Server must configure the "vpxuser" auto-password to be changed every 30 days.
<VulnDiscussion>By default, vCenter will change the "vpxuser" password automatically every 30 days. Ensure this setting meets site policies. ...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-APP-000516
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The vCenter Server must configure the "vpxuser" password to meet length policy.
<VulnDiscussion>The "vpxuser" password default length is 32 characters. Ensure this setting meets site policies; if not, configure to meet pa...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-APP-000516
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The vCenter Server must be isolated from the public internet but must still allow for patch notification and delivery.
<VulnDiscussion>vCenter and the embedded Lifecycle Manager system must never have a direct route to the internet. Despite this, updates and p...Rule Low Severity -
SRG-APP-000516
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The vCenter Server must use unique service accounts when applications connect to vCenter.
<VulnDiscussion>To not violate nonrepudiation (i.e., deny the authenticity of who is connecting to vCenter), when applications need to connec...Rule Medium Severity
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