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Virtual machines (VMs) must remove unneeded floppy devices.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-258722 | VMCH-80-000209 | SV-258722r959010_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Ensure no device is connected to a virtual machine if it is not required. For example, floppy, serial, and parallel ports are rarely used for virtual machines in a data center environment, and CD/DVD drives are usually connected only temporarily during software installation. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 8.0 Virtual Machine Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-07-11 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-62462r933225_chk ) |
|---|
| Floppy drives are no longer visible through the vSphere Client and must be done via the Application Programming Interface (API) or PowerCLI. From a PowerCLI command prompt while connected to the ESXi host or vCenter server, run the following command: Get-VM | Get-FloppyDrive | Select Parent, Name, ConnectionState If a virtual machine has a floppy drive connected, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-62371r933226_fix) |
|---|
| Floppy drives are no longer visible through the vSphere Client and must be done via the Application Programming Interface (API) or PowerCLI. The VM must be powered off to remove a floppy drive. From a PowerCLI command prompt while connected to the ESXi host or vCenter server, run the following command: Get-VM "VM Name" | Get-FloppyDrive | Remove-FloppyDrive |