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The DHCP client must be disabled if not needed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN007840-ESXI5-000119 | GEN007840-ESXI5-000119 | GEN007840-ESXI5-000119_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| DHCP allows for the unauthenticated configuration of network parameters on the system by exchanging information with a DHCP server. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-GEN007840-ESXI5-000119_chk ) |
|---|
| From the vSphere Client/vCenter, click on the "Configuration" tab; click on "Networking"; click on "Standard Switch/Properties"; click on "Management NetworkProperties/Edit/IP Settings"; verify that "Obtain IP settings automatically" is not selected, and click "Cancel". |
| Fix Text (F-GEN007840-ESXI5-000119_fix) |
|---|
| From the vSphere Client/vCenter, click on the "Configuration" tab; click on "Networking"; click on "Standard Switch/Properties"; click on "Management NetworkProperties/Edit/IP Settings"; select "Use the following IP settings"; fill in the IPAddress fields per local site requirements and click "OK". |