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The ESXi host SSH daemon must be configured with the DOD logon banner.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-256383 | ESXI-70-000009 | SV-256383r885930_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The warning message reinforces policy awareness during the logon process and facilitates possible legal action against attackers. Alternatively, systems whose ownership should not be obvious should ensure use of a banner that does not provide easy attribution. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 7.0 ESXi Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-06-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60058r885928_chk ) |
|---|
| From an ESXi shell, run the following command: # /usr/lib/vmware/openssh/bin/sshd -T|grep banner Expected result: banner /etc/issue If the output does not match the expected result, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-60001r885929_fix) |
|---|
| From an ESXi shell, add or correct the following line in "/etc/ssh/sshd_config": Banner /etc/issue |