VMware vSphere 8.0 ESXi Security Technical Implementation Guide
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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The ESXi host must synchronize internal information system clocks to an authoritative time source.
<VulnDiscussion>To ensure the accuracy of the system clock, it must be synchronized with an authoritative time source within DOD. Many system...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000366-VMM-001430
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The ESXi Image Profile and vSphere Installation Bundle (VIB) acceptance level must be verified.
<VulnDiscussion>Verify the ESXi Image Profile to only allow signed VIBs. An unsigned VIB represents untested code installed on an ESXi host. ...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.
<VulnDiscussion>When enabled, vSphere performs bidirectional authentication of both the iSCSI target and host. When not authenticating both t...Rule Medium Severity -
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.
<VulnDiscussion>While encrypted vMotion is available, vMotion traffic should still be sequestered from other traffic to further protect it fr...Rule Medium Severity -
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.
<VulnDiscussion>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 -
SRG-OS-000478-VMM-001980
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