V-265292
VMware NSX 4.x Manager NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide
Title
The NSX Manager must assign users/accounts to organization-defined roles configured with approved authorizations.
Description
<VulnDiscussion>The lack of authorization-based access control could result in the immediate compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information. Users must be assigned to roles which are configured with approved authorizations and access permissions. The NSX Manager must be configured granularly based on organization requirements to only allow authorized administrators to execute privileged functions. Role assignments should control which administrators can view or change the device con...
Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)
To create a new role with reduced permissions, do the following: From the NSX Manager web interface, go to System >> Settings >> User Management >> Roles. Click "Add Role", provide a name and the required permissions, and then click "Save". To update user or group permissions to an existing role with reduced permissions, do the following: From the NSX Manager web interface, go to System >> User Management >> User Role Assignment. Click the menu dropdown next to the target user or group and select "Edit". Remove the existing role, select the new one, and then click "Save".