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The vCenter Server must terminate vSphere Client sessions after 15 minutes of inactivity.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-258920 VCSA-80-000089 SV-258920r1003601_rule Medium
Description
Terminating an idle session within a short time period reduces the window of opportunity for unauthorized personnel to take control of a management session enabled on the console or console port that has been left unattended. In addition, quickly terminating an idle session will also free resources committed by the managed network element. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000190, SRG-APP-000295, SRG-APP-000389
STIG Date
VMware vSphere 8.0 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide 2024-07-11

Details

Check Text ( C-62660r934416_chk )
From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Deployment >> Client Configuration.

View the value of the "Session timeout" setting.

If the "Session timeout" is not set to "15 minute(s)" or less, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-62569r934417_fix)
From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Deployment >> Client Configuration.

Click "Edit" and enter "15" minutes into the "Session timeout" setting. Click "Save".