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Lookup Service must be configured with the appropriate ports.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-256734 | VCLU-70-000029 | SV-256734r888793_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 Lookup Service listens on are configured in the "catalina.properties" file and must be verified as accurate to their shipping state. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Appliance Lookup Service Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-02-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60409r888791_chk ) |
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| At the command prompt, run the following command: # grep '\.port' /usr/lib/vmware-lookupsvc/conf/catalina.properties Expected result: base.shutdown.port=-1 base.jmx.port=-1 bio-custom.http.port=7090 bio-custom.https.port=8443 If the output of the command does not match the expected result, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-60352r888792_fix) |
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| Navigate to and open: /usr/lib/vmware-lookupsvc/conf/catalina.properties Navigate to the port's specification section. Set the Lookup Service port specifications according to the shipping configuration below: base.shutdown.port=-1 base.jmx.port=-1 bio-custom.http.port=7090 bio-custom.https.port=8443 Restart the service with the following command: # vmon-cli --restart lookupsvc |