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The VMM must audit the execution of privileged functions.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-207447 SRG-OS-000327-VMM-001170 SV-207447r854620_rule Medium
Description
Misuse of privileged functions, either intentionally or unintentionally, by authorized users, or by unauthorized external entities that have compromised VMM accounts, is a serious and ongoing concern and can have significant adverse impacts on organizations. Auditing the use of privileged functions is one way to detect such misuse and identify the risk from insider threats and the advanced persistent threat.
STIG Date
Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide 2023-09-12

Details

Check Text ( C-7704r365751_chk )
Verify the VMM audits the execution of privileged functions.

If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-7704r365752_fix)
Configure the VMM to audit the execution of privileged functions.