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vSphere UI must be configured with the appropriate ports.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-239709 | VCUI-67-000028 | SV-239709r679233_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Web servers provide numerous processes, features, and functionalities that use TCP/IP ports. Some of these processes may be deemed unnecessary or too unsecure to run on a production system. The ports that vSphere UI listens on are configured in the "catalina.properties" file and must be verified as accurate to their shipping state. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 6.7 UI Tomcat Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-01-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42942r679231_chk ) |
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| At the command prompt, execute the following command: # grep '.port' /usr/lib/vmware-vsphere-ui/server/conf/catalina.properties Expected result: http.port=5090 proxy.port=443 https.port=5443 If the output of the command does not match the expected result, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-42901r679232_fix) |
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| Navigate to and open /usr/lib/vmware-vsphere-ui/server/conf/catalina.properties. Navigate to the ports specification section. Set the vSphere UI port specifications according to the shipping configuration below: http.port=5090 proxy.port=443 https.port=5443 |