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XCCDF
VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-APP-000516
SRG-APP-000516
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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SRG-APP-000516
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The vCenter Server must have Mutual Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) configured for vSAN Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) targets.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>When enabled, vSphere performs bidirectional authentication of both the iSCSI target and host. When not authenticating both the iSCSI target and host, the potential exists for a man-in-the-middle attack in which an attacker might impersonate either side of the connection to steal data. Bidirectional authentication mitigates this risk.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>