The HP FlexFabric Switch must automatically audit account enabling actions.
Overview
Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
V-217459 | HFFS-ND-000085 | SV-217459r961290_rule | Medium |
Description |
Once an attacker establishes initial access to a system, the attacker often attempts to create a persistent method of reestablishing access. One way to accomplish this is for the attacker to simply enable a new or disabled account. Notification of account enabling is one method for mitigating this risk. A comprehensive account management process will ensure an audit trail which documents the creation of application user accounts and notifies administrators and Information System Security Officers (ISSO). Such a process greatly reduces the risk that accounts will be surreptitiously created and provides logging that can be used for forensic purposes. |
STIG | Date |
HP FlexFabric Switch NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-06-12 |
Details
Check Text (C-18683r293052_chk) |
Determine if the info-center feature is enabled on the HP FlexFabric Switch: [HP] display info-center Information Center: Enabled If logging is not enabled, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-18681r293053_fix) |
Enable info-center feature on the HP FlexFabric Switch: [HP] info-center enable Note: By default, the information center is enabled. Account enabling actions on the SUT generates an automatic log entry in the system's log. |