Title

The ISEC7 SPHERE must be configured to leverage the enterprise directory service accounts and groups for ISEC7 SPHERE server admin identification and authentication. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

A comprehensive account management process that includes automation helps to ensure the accounts designated as requiring attention are consistently and promptly addressed. If an attacker compromises an account, the entire infrastructure is at risk. Providing automated support functions for the management of accounts will ensure only active accounts will be granted access with the proper authorization levels. These objectives are best achieved by configuring the server to leverage an enterprise authentication mechanism (e.g., Microsoft Active Directory Kerberos).

Check Content

Log in to the ISEC7 SPHERE Console. Navigate to Administration >> Configuration >> LDAP. Verify that a LDAP entry has been configured to the enterprise. Select "Edit" and confirm the "Use for Login" check box has been selected. Navigate to Administration >> Configuration >> Settings. Verify that Log in using (Default) has been set to the enterprise connection. If a LDAP entry has not been configured to the enterprise or Log in using (Default) has not been set to the enterprise connection, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Log in to the ISEC7 SPHERE Console. Navigate to Administration >> Configuration >> LDAP. Select "Add new LDAP". Provide the connection information for the enterprise LDAP connection. Check the box "Use for Login". Navigate to Administration >> Configuration >> Settings. Set Log in using (Default) to the enterprise connection.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-224773r1013833_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-224773

Group Title: SRG-APP-000516

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