ESXi: esxi-8.updates

Information

ESXi host has all software updates installed. By keeping ESXi patches up to date, vulnerabilities in the hypervisor can be mitigated. It is important to note that educated attackers can exploit known vulnerabilities when attempting to gain unauthorized access or elevate privileges on an ESXi host. When applying updates, it is recommended to update vCenter Server first, if an update is available, and then proceed with updating ESXi. This sequence ensures that the management layer is updated before updating the ESXi hosts.

NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Solution

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See Also

https://github.com/vmware/vcf-security-and-compliance-guidelines/raw/refs/heads/main/security-configuration-hardening-guide/vsphere/8.0/