ESX Agent Manager must be configured with the appropriate ports.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-256703 | VCEM-70-000031 | SV-256703r888665_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Web servers provide numerous processes, features, and functionalities that use TCP/IP ports. Some of these processes may be deemed unnecessary or too unsecure to run on a production system. The ports the ESX Agent Manager listens on are configured in the "catalina.properties" file and must be verified as accurate to their shipping state. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Appliance EAM Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-06-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60378r888663_chk ) |
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| At the command prompt, run the following command: # grep 'bio.http.port' /etc/vmware-eam/catalina.properties Expected result: bio.http.port=15005 If the output of the command does not match the expected result, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-60321r888664_fix) |
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| Navigate to and open: /etc/vmware-eam/catalina.properties Navigate to the port's specification section. Set the ESX Agent Manager port specifications according to the following: bio.http.port=15005 Restart the service with the following command: # vmon-cli --restart eam |