The VMM must employ automated mechanisms to determine the state of system components with regard to flaw remediation using the following frequency: continuously, where HBSS is used; 30 days, for any additional internal network scans not covered by HBSS; and annually, for external scans by Computer Network Defense Service Provider (CNDSP).

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-207408	SRG-OS-000191-VMM-000730	SV-207408r878139_rule		Medium

Description

Without the use of automated mechanisms to scan for security flaws on a continuous and/or periodic basis, the VMM or other system components may remain vulnerable to the exploits presented by undetected software flaws. To support this requirement, the VMM may have an integrated solution incorporating continuous scanning using HBSS and periodic scanning using other tools, as specified in the requirement.

STIG	Date
Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide	2023-09-12

Details

Check Text ( C-7665r365634_chk )
Verify the VMM employs automated mechanisms to determine the state of system components with regard to flaw remediation using the following frequency: continuously, where HBSS is used; 30 days, for any additional internal network scans not covered by HBSS; and annually, for external scans by Computer Network Defense Service Provider (CNDSP). If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-7665r365635_fix)
Configure the VMM to employ automated mechanisms to determine the state of system components with regard to flaw remediation using the following frequency: continuously, where HBSS is used; 30 days, for any additional internal network scans not covered by HBSS; and annually, for external scans by Computer Network Defense Service Provider (CNDSP).