ESXi : config-firewall-access - 'VM serial port connected over network blocked'

Information

Unrestricted access to services running on an ESXi host can expose a host to outside attacks and unauthorized access. Reduce the risk by configuring the ESXi firewall to only allow access from authorized networks.

See Also

https://www.vmware.com/files/xls/hardeningguide-vsphere5-5-ga-released.xlsx

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|SC-7, CSCv6|9.2

Plugin: VMware

Control ID: 54efb9ee6454e90e2eec1c890aaae7f4484cab1f7176877e5cd0b4caf32af17f