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vSphere UI application files must be verified for their integrity.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-239689 | VCUI-67-000008 | SV-239689r679173_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Verifying that the vSphere UI application code is unchanged from its shipping state is essential for file validation and non-repudiation of the vSphere UI. There is no reason that the MD5 hash of the rpm original files should be changed after installation, excluding configuration files. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 6.7 UI Tomcat Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-01-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42922r679171_chk ) |
|---|
| At the command prompt, execute the following command: # rpm -V vsphere-ui|grep "^..5......"|grep -E "\.war|\.jar|\.sh|\.py" If is any output, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-42881r679172_fix) |
|---|
| Reinstall the VCSA or roll back to a snapshot. Modifying the vSphere UI installation files manually is not supported by VMware. |