The SDN controller must be configured to generate error messages that provide information necessary for corrective actions without revealing information that could be exploited by adversaries.
Overview
Finding ID
Version
Rule ID
IA Controls
Severity
V-206740
SRG-NET-000512-SDN-001080
SV-206740r385561_rule
Medium
Description
Providing too much information in error messages on the screen or printout risks compromising the data and security of the SDN controller. The structure and content of error messages need to be carefully considered by the organization. The extent to which information systems are able to identify and handle error conditions is guided by organizational policy and operational requirements.
Review the SDN controller configuration to determine that error messages do not contain information beyond what is needed for troubleshooting controller and network problems.
If the controller is not configured to generate error messages that provide information necessary for corrective actions without revealing information that could be exploited by adversaries, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-6997r363159_fix)
Configure the SDN controller to generate error messages that provide information necessary for corrective actions without revealing information that could be exploited by adversaries.