STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMware vSphere 7.0 Virtual Machine Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 30 Jan 2025:

Access to virtual machines (VMs) through the "dvfilter" network Application Programming Interface (API) must be controlled.

DISA Rule

SV-256467r959010_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-256467

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-VMM-002000

Rule Version

VMCH-70-000019

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

From the vSphere Client, right-click the Virtual Machine and go to Edit Settings >> VM Options >> Advanced >> Configuration Parameters >> Edit Configuration.

Look for settings with the format "ethernet*.filter*.name".

Ensure only required VMs use this setting.

Note: The VM must be powered off to configure the advanced settings through the vSphere Client. Therefore, it is recommended to configure these settings with PowerCLI as this can be done while the VM is powered on. Settings do not take effect via either method until the virtual machine is cold started, not rebooted.

or

From a PowerCLI command prompt while connected to the ESXi host or vCenter server, run the following command:

Get-VM "VM Name" | Get-AdvancedSetting -Name ethernetX.filterY.name | Remove-AdvancedSetting

Note: Change the X and Y values to match the specific setting in the organization's environment.

Check Contents

From the vSphere Client, right-click the Virtual Machine and go to Edit Settings >> VM Options >> Advanced >> Configuration Parameters >> Edit Configuration.

Look for settings with the format "ethernet*.filter*.name".

or

From a PowerCLI command prompt while connected to the ESXi host or vCenter server, run the following command:

Get-VM "VM Name" | Get-AdvancedSetting -Name "ethernet*.filter*.name*"

If the virtual machine advanced setting "ethernet*.filter*.name" exists and dvfilters are not in use, this is a finding.

If the virtual machine advanced setting "ethernet*.filter*.name" exists and the value is not valid, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-256467

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VMCH-70-000019

Severity Override Guidance

From the vSphere Client, right-click the Virtual Machine and go to Edit Settings >> VM Options >> Advanced >> Configuration Parameters >> Edit Configuration.

Look for settings with the format "ethernet*.filter*.name".

or

From a PowerCLI command prompt while connected to the ESXi host or vCenter server, run the following command:

Get-VM "VM Name" | Get-AdvancedSetting -Name "ethernet*.filter*.name*"

If the virtual machine advanced setting "ethernet*.filter*.name" exists and dvfilters are not in use, this is a finding.

If the virtual machine advanced setting "ethernet*.filter*.name" exists and the value is not valid, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5519