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VMware vSphere 7.0 ESXi Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000480-VMM-002000
The ESXi host must verify the exception users list for lockdown mode.
The ESXi host must verify the exception users list for lockdown mode.
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The ESXi host must verify the exception users list for lockdown mode.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>While a host is in lockdown mode (strict or normal), only users on the "Exception Users" list are allowed access. These users do not lose their permissions when the host enters lockdown mode. The organization may want to add service accounts such as a backup agent to the Exception Users list. Verify the list of users exempted from losing permissions is legitimate and as needed per the environment. Adding unnecessary users to the exception list defeats the purpose of lockdown mode.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>