HAProxy psql-local frontend must be bound to port 5433.

From VMW vRealize Automation 7.x HA Proxy Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-001762

SV-99849r1_rule HAProxy psql-local frontend must be bound to port 5433.

Vulnerability discussion

Web servers provide numerous processes, features, and functionalities that utilize TCP/IP ports. Some of these processes may be deemed unnecessary or too unsecure to run on a production system.The HAProxy load balancer in the vRA appliance listens to port 5433 on behalf of the PostgreSQL service.

Check content

At the command prompt, execute the following command: grep 'bind' /etc/haproxy/conf.d/10-psql.cfg If the value for bind is not set to 5433, this is a finding.

Fix text

Navigate to and open /etc/haproxy/conf.d/10-psql.cfg Navigate to and configure the "frontend psql-local" section with the following value: bind 127.0.0.1:5433

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