Title

If the system is a Network Management System (NMS) server, it must only run the NMS and any software required by the NMS. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Installing extraneous software on a system designated as a dedicated Network Management System (NMS) server poses a security threat to the system and the network. Should an attacker gain access to the NMS through unauthorized software, the entire network may be susceptible to malicious activity.

Check Content

Ask the SA if this is an NMS server. If it is an NMS server, then ask what other applications run on it. If there is anything other than network management software and DBMS software used only for the storage and inquiry of NMS data, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Ensure only authorized software is loaded on a designated NMS server. Authorized software is limited to the NMS software itself, a database management system for the NMS server if necessary, and network management software.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-45971r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-4392

Group Title: GEN005380

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.