STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMware vSphere 7.0 ESXi Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 02 Apr 2025:

The ESXi host must enable Secure Boot.

DISA Rule

SV-256430r959010_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-256430

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-VMM-002000

Rule Version

ESXI-70-000076

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

From an ESXi shell, run the following command:

# /usr/lib/vmware/secureboot/bin/secureBoot.py -c

If the output indicates that Secure Boot cannot be enabled, correct the discrepancies and try again.

If the discrepancies cannot be rectified, this finding is downgraded to a CAT III.

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From an ESXi shell, run the following command:

# /usr/lib/vmware/secureboot/bin/secureBoot.py -s

If the output is not "Enabled", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-256430

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ESXI-70-000076

Severity Override Guidance

From an ESXi shell, run the following command:

# /usr/lib/vmware/secureboot/bin/secureBoot.py -s

If the output is not "Enabled", this is a finding.

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Target Key

5518