The ESXi host must log out of the console UI after two minutes.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-239298 | ESXI-67-000043 | SV-239298r674823_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| When the direct console user interface (DCUI) is enabled and logged in, it should be automatically logged out if left logged in to avoid access by unauthorized persons. The "DcuiTimeOut" setting defines a window of time after which the DCUI will be logged out. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000163-VMM-000700, SRG-OS-000279-VMM-001010 |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 6.7 ESXi Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-01-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42531r674821_chk ) |
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| From the vSphere Client, select the ESXi host and go to Configure >> System >> Advanced System Settings. Select the "UserVars.DcuiTimeOut" value and verify it is set to "120" (2 minutes). or From a PowerCLI command prompt while connected to the ESXi host, run the following command: Get-VMHost | Get-AdvancedSetting -Name UserVars.DcuiTimeOut If the "UserVars.DcuiTimeOut" setting is not set to "120", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-42490r674822_fix) |
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| From the vSphere Client, select the ESXi host and go to Configure >> System >> Advanced System Settings. Click "Edit", select the "UserVars.DcuiTimeOut" value, and configure it to "120". or From a PowerCLI command prompt while connected to the ESXi host, run the following commands: Get-VMHost | Get-AdvancedSetting -Name UserVars.DcuiTimeOut | Set-AdvancedSetting -Value 120 |