Lookup Service must not be configured with the "UserDatabaseRealm" enabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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| V-256715 | VCLU-70-000010 | SV-256715r888736_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| The Lookup Service performs user authentication at the application level and not through Tomcat. By default, there is no configuration for the "UserDatabaseRealm" Tomcat authentication mechanism. As part of eliminating unnecessary features and to ensure the Lookup Service remains in its shipping state, the lack of a "UserDatabaseRealm" configuration must be confirmed. |
| STIG | Date |
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| VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Appliance Lookup Service Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-06-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60390r888734_chk ) |
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| At the command prompt, run the following command: # grep UserDatabaseRealm /usr/lib/vmware-lookupsvc/conf/server.xml If the command produces any output, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-60333r888735_fix) |
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| Navigate to and open: /usr/lib/vmware-lookupsvc/conf/server.xml Remove all Restart the service with the following command: # vmon-cli --restart lookupsvc |