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V-264323

CAT II (Medium)

The VMM must monitor the use of maintenance tools that execute with increased privilege.

Rule ID

SV-264323r984284_rule

STIG

Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide

Version

V2R3

CCIs

CCI-004188

Discussion

Maintenance tools that execute with increased system privilege can result in unauthorized access to organizational information and assets that would otherwise be inaccessible.

Check Content

Verify the VMM is configured to monitor the use of maintenance tools that execute with increased privilege.

If the VMM is not configured to monitor the use of maintenance tools that execute with increased privilege, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the VMM to monitor the use of maintenance tools that execute with increased privilege.