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VMware vSphere 8.0 ESXi Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000480-VMM-002000
The ESXi host must have all security patches and updates installed.
The ESXi host must have all security patches and updates installed.
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The ESXi host must have all security patches and updates installed.
High Severity
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