Title

Tanium endpoint files must be excluded from host-based intrusion prevention system (HIPS) intervention. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Similar to any other host-based applications, the Tanium Client is subject to the restrictions other system-level software may place on an operating environment. Antivirus, intrusion prevention system (IPS), encryption, or other security and management stack software may disallow the Tanium Server from working as expected. For more information, refer to https://docs.tanium.com/platform_deployment_reference/platform_deployment_reference/security_exceptions.html?Highlight=exclusion.

Check Content

Consult with the Tanium system administrator to determine the HIPS software used on the Tanium Clients. Review the settings of the HIPS software. Validate exclusions exist that exclude the Tanium program files from being restricted by HIPS. If exclusions do not exist, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Implement exclusion policies within the HIPS software solution to exclude the Tanium client program files from HIPS intervention.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-253813r997250_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-253813

Group Title: SRG-APP-000516

Expert Comments

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