Check: VCTR-67-000062
VMware vSphere 6.7 vCenter STIG:
VCTR-67-000062
(in versions v1 r4 through v1 r1)
Title
The vCenter Server must enable the login banner for vSphere Client. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The required legal notice must be configured for the vCenter Web Client.
Check Content
From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign-On >> Configuration >> Login Message. If selection boxes next to "Show login message" are disabled or if "Details of login message" is not configured to the standard DoD User Agreement, this is a finding. Note: Supplementary Information: DoD Logon Banner "You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only. By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions: -The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations. -At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS. -Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose. -This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy. -Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details."
Fix Text
From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign-On >> Configuration >> Login Message. Click "Edit". Click the "Show login message" slider to enable. Configure the "Login message" to "DoD User Agreement". Click the "Consent checkbox" slider to enable. Set the "Details of login message" to the standard DoD User Agreement text. Click "Save".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-243117r879887_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-243117
Group Title: SRG-APP-000516
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |