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VMware vSphere 8.0 ESXi Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

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

    <VulnDiscussion>When enabled, vSphere performs bidirectional authentication of both the iSCSI target and host. When not authenticating both t...
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  • SRG-OS-000423-VMM-001700

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  • The ESXi host must protect the confidentiality and integrity of transmitted information by isolating vMotion traffic.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;While encrypted vMotion is available, vMotion traffic should still be sequestered from other traffic to further protect it fr...
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  • SRG-OS-000425-VMM-001710

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  • The ESXi host must maintain the confidentiality and integrity of information during transmission by exclusively enabling Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;TLS 1.0 and 1.1 are deprecated protocols with well-published shortcomings and vulnerabilities. TLS 1.2 should be enabled on a...
    Rule High Severity
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  • SRG-OS-000478-VMM-001980

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  • SRG-OS-000480-VMM-002000

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. ESXi must impl...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • SRG-OS-000480-VMM-002000

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  • The ESXi host DCUI.Access list must be verified.

    &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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