The VMM must authenticate peripherals before establishing a connection.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-207483 | SRG-OS-000378-VMM-001540 | SV-207483r958820_rule | CCI-001958 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| Without authenticating devices, unidentified or unknown devices may be introduced, thereby facilitating malicious activity. Peripherals include, but are not limited to, such devices as flash drives, external storage, and printers. This requirement is applicable to devices capable of authentication. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide | 2024-12-06 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-207483r958820_chk)
Verify the VMM authenticates peripherals before establishing a connection.
If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-7740r365854_fix)
Configure the VMM to authenticate peripherals before establishing a connection.