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V-207483

CAT II (Medium)

The VMM must authenticate peripherals before establishing a connection.

Rule ID

SV-207483r958820_rule

STIG

Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide

Version

V2R3

CCIs

CCI-001958

Discussion

Without authenticating devices, unidentified or unknown devices may be introduced, thereby facilitating malicious activity. Peripherals include, but are not limited to, such devices as flash drives, external storage, and printers. This requirement is applicable to devices capable of authentication.

Check Content

Verify the VMM authenticates peripherals before establishing a connection.

If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the VMM to authenticate peripherals before establishing a connection.