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The Security Token Service must be configured with the appropriate ports.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-256771 | VCST-70-000028 | SV-256771r889283_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 the Security Token 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 STS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-02-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60446r889281_chk ) |
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| At the command prompt, run the following command: # grep 'bio' /usr/lib/vmware-sso/vmware-sts/conf/catalina.properties Expected result: bio-custom.http.port=7080 bio-custom.https.port=8443 bio-ssl-localhost.https.port=7444 If the output of the command does not match the expected result, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-60389r889282_fix) |
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| Navigate to and open: /usr/lib/vmware-sso/vmware-sts/conf/catalina.properties Navigate to the ports specification section. Set the Security Token Service port specifications according to the following list: bio-custom.http.port=7080 bio-custom.https.port=8443 bio-ssl-localhost.https.port=7444 Restart the service with the following command: # vmon-cli --restart sts |