STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMware vSphere 6.7 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 09 Mar 2021:

The vCenter Server must enable the login banner for vSphere Client.

DISA Rule

SV-243117r719594_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-243117

Group Title

SRG-APP-000516

Rule Version

VCTR-67-000062

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign-On >> Configuration >> Login Message.

Click "Edit".

Click the "Show login message" slider to enable.

Configure the "Login message" to "DoD User Agreement".

Click the "Consent checkbox" slider to enable.

Set the "Details of login message" to the standard DoD User Agreement text.

Click "Save".

Check Contents

From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign-On >> Configuration >> Login Message.

If selection boxes next to "Show login message" are disabled or if "Details of login message" is not configured to the standard DoD User Agreement, this is a finding.

Note: Supplementary Information: DoD Logon Banner
"You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only.
By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions:
-The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.
-At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.
-Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose.
-This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy.
-Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details."

Vulnerability Number

V-243117

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCTR-67-000062

Severity Override Guidance

From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign-On >> Configuration >> Login Message.

If selection boxes next to "Show login message" are disabled or if "Details of login message" is not configured to the standard DoD User Agreement, this is a finding.

Note: Supplementary Information: DoD Logon Banner
"You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only.
By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions:
-The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.
-At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.
-Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose.
-This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy.
-Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details."

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5399

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