STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 24 Jan 2024:

The vCenter Server must use a limited privilege account when adding a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) identity source.

DISA Rule

SV-256369r885718_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-256369

Group Title

SRG-APP-000516

Rule Version

VCSA-70-000289

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign On >> Configuration >> Identity Provider.

Click the "Identity Sources" tab.

For each identity source that has been configured with a highly privileged Active Directory account, highlight the item and click "Edit".

Change the username and password to one with read-only rights to the base DN and complete the dialog.

Check Contents

From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign On >> Configuration >> Identity Provider.

Click the "Identity Sources" tab.

For each identity source with a type of "Active Directory over LDAP", highlight the item and click "Edit".

If the account that is configured to bind to the LDAP server is not one with minimal privileges, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-256369

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCSA-70-000289

Severity Override Guidance

From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign On >> Configuration >> Identity Provider.

Click the "Identity Sources" tab.

For each identity source with a type of "Active Directory over LDAP", highlight the item and click "Edit".

If the account that is configured to bind to the LDAP server is not one with minimal privileges, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5517