The vCenter STS service example applications must be removed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-258995 | VCST-80-000141 | SV-258995r934643_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Tomcat provides example applications, documentation, and other directories in the default installation that do not serve a production use. These files must be deleted. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 8.0 vCenter Appliance Secure Token Service (STS) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-10-29 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-62735r934641_chk ) |
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| At the command prompt, run the following command: # ls -l /var/opt/apache-tomcat/webapps/examples If the examples folder exists or contains any content, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-62644r934642_fix) |
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| At the command prompt, run the following command: # rm -rf /var/opt/apache-tomcat/webapps/examples |