ESX Agent Manager must limit the maximum size of a POST request.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-239374 | VCEM-67-000003 | SV-239374r674616_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| The "maxPostSize" value is the maximum size in bytes of the POST that will be handled by the container FORM URL parameter parsing. Limit its size to reduce exposure to a denial-of-service attack. If "maxPostSize" is not set, the default value of 2097152 (2 MB) is used. ESX Agent Manager is configured in its shipping state to not set a value for "maxPostSize". |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 6.7 EAM Tomcat Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-01-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42607r674614_chk ) |
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| At the command prompt, execute the following command: # xmllint --xpath '/Server/Service/Connector[@port="${bio-custom.http.port}"]/@maxPostSize' /usr/lib/vmware-eam/web/conf/server.xml Expected result: XPath set is empty If the output does not match the expected result, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-42566r674615_fix) |
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| Navigate to and open: /usr/lib/vmware-eam/web/conf/server.xml Remove any configuration for "maxPostSize" from the |