Check: VCST-67-000029
VMware vSphere 6.7 STS Tomcat STIG:
VCST-67-000029
(in versions v1 r3 through v1 r2)
Title
The Security Token Service must disable the shutdown port. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
An attacker has at least two reasons to stop a web server. The first is to cause a denial of service, and the second is to put in place changes the attacker made to the web server configuration. If the Tomcat shutdown port feature is enabled, a shutdown signal can be sent to the Security Token Service through this port. To ensure availability, the shutdown port must be disabled.
Check Content
Connect to the PSC, whether external or embedded. At the command prompt, execute the following command: # grep 'base.shutdown.port' /usr/lib/vmware-sso/vmware-sts/conf/catalina.properties Expected result: base.shutdown.port=-1 If the output of the command does not match the expected result, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Connect to the PSC, whether external or embedded. Open /usr/lib/vmware-sso/vmware-sts/conf/catalina.properties in a text editor. Add or modify the following setting: base.shutdown.port=-1
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-239680r879806_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-239680
Group Title: SRG-APP-000435-WSR-000147
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-002385 |
The information system protects against or limits the effects of organization-defined types of denial of service attacks by employing organization-defined security safeguards. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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SC-5 |
Denial Of Service Protection |