The VMM must prohibit the use or connection of unauthorized hardware components.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-264316	SRG-OS-000690-VMM-000140	SV-264316r984263_rule		Medium

Description

Hardware components provide the foundation for organizational systems and the platform for the execution of authorized software programs. Managing the inventory of hardware components and controlling which hardware components are permitted to be installed or connected to organizational systems is essential to provide adequate security.

STIG	Date
Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide	2024-12-06

Details

Check Text (C-68229r984261_chk)

Verify the VMM is configured to prohibit the use or connection of unauthorized hardware components.

If the VMM is not configured to prohibit the use or connection of unauthorized hardware components, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-68137r984262_fix)

Configure the VMM to prohibit the use or connection of unauthorized hardware components.