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VMware vSphere 7.0 ESXi Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000480-VMM-002000
The ESXi host Secure Shell (SSH) daemon must be configured to not allow X11 forwarding.
The ESXi host Secure Shell (SSH) daemon must be configured to not allow X11 forwarding.
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The ESXi host Secure Shell (SSH) daemon must be configured to not allow X11 forwarding.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>X11 forwarding over SSH allows for the secure remote execution of X11-based applications. This feature can increase the attack surface of an SSH connection.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>