Check: SRG-APP-000319-NDM-000283
Network Device Management SRG:
SRG-APP-000319-NDM-000283
(in versions v4 r3 through v2 r7)
Title
The network device must automatically audit account enabling actions. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Once an attacker establishes initial access to a system, the attacker often attempts to create a persistent method of reestablishing access. One way to accomplish this is for the attacker to simply enable a new or disabled account. Notification of account enabling is one method for mitigating this risk. A comprehensive account management process will ensure an audit trail which documents the creation of application user accounts and notifies administrators and Information Assurance Officers (IAO). Such a process greatly reduces the risk that accounts will be surreptitiously created and provides logging that can be used for forensic purposes.
Check Content
Determine if the network device automatically audits account enabling actions. This requirement may be verified by demonstration, configuration review, or validated test results. This requirement may be met through use of a properly configured authentication server if the device is configured to use the authentication server. If account enabling actions are not automatically audited, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the network device or its associated authentication server to automatically audit account enabling actions.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-202088r879696_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-202088
Group Title: SRG-APP-000319
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-002130 |
The information system automatically audits account enabling actions. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-2 (4) |
Automated Audit Actions |