Check: F5BI-DM-000015
F5 BIG-IP Device Management STIG:
F5BI-DM-000015
(in versions v2 r3 through v1 r3)
Title
The BIG-IP appliance must automatically remove or disable temporary user accounts after 72 hours. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Temporary accounts are established as part of normal account activation procedures when there is a need for short-term accounts without the demand for immediacy in account activation. If temporary accounts remain active when no longer needed, they may be used to gain unauthorized access. The risk is greater for the network device since these accounts have elevated privileges. To mitigate this risk, automated termination of all temporary accounts must be set upon account creation.
Check Content
Verify the BIG-IP appliance is configured to use a remote authentication server to automatically disable or remove temporary accounts after 72 hours. Navigate to the BIG-IP System manager >> System >> Users >> Authentication. Verify "Authentication: User Directory" is configured for an approved remote authentication server that automatically removes or disables temporary user accounts after 72 hours. If the use of temporary accounts is prohibited, this is not a finding. If the BIG-IP appliance is not configured to use a remote authentication server that automatically disables or removes temporary accounts after 72 hours, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the BIG-IP appliance to use an approved remote authentication server that automatically removes or disables temporary user accounts after 72 hours.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-228979r879887_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-228979
Group Title: SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000317
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000016 |
The information system automatically removes or disables temporary accounts after an organization-defined time period for each type of account. |
CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |