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-207447r958732_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	2024-12-06

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.