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VMware vSphere 8.0 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • 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.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;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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    Group
  • The vCenter Server must configure the "vpxuser" auto-password to be changed every 30 days.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;By default, vCenter will change the "vpxuser" password automatically every 30 days. Ensure this setting meets site policies. ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000516

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The vCenter Server must configure the "vpxuser" password to meet length policy.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;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

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The vCenter Server must configure the vSAN Datastore name to a unique name.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A vSAN Datastore name by default is "vsanDatastore". If more than one vSAN cluster is present in vCenter, both datastores wil...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • The vCenter Server must be isolated from the public internet but must still allow for patch notification and delivery.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;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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    Group

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