STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Appliance STS Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 26 Jul 2023:

The Security Token Service must not have any symbolic links in the web content directory tree.

DISA Rule

SV-256760r889250_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-256760

Group Title

SRG-APP-000141-WSR-000087

Rule Version

VCST-70-000016

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-000381 - Configure the system to provide only organization-defined mission essential capabilities.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

At the command prompt, run the following command:

Note: Replace <file_name> for the name of any files that were returned.

# unlink <file_name>

Repeat the command for each file that was returned.

Check Contents

At the command prompt, run the following command:

# find /usr/lib/vmware-sso/vmware-sts/webapps/ -type l -ls

If the command produces any output, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-256760

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCST-70-000016

Severity Override Guidance

At the command prompt, run the following command:

# find /usr/lib/vmware-sso/vmware-sts/webapps/ -type l -ls

If the command produces any output, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

Target Key

5527