Title

The VMM must generate audit records for all module load, unload, and restart actions, and also for all program and guest VM initiations. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Without generating audit records that are specific to the security and mission needs of the organization, it would be difficult to establish, correlate, and investigate the events relating to an incident or identify those responsible for one. Audit records can be generated from various components within the VMM (e.g., module or policy filter).

Check Content

Verify the VMM generates audit records for all module load, unload, and restart actions, and also for all program and guest VM initiations. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the VMM to generate audit records for all module load, unload, and restart actions, and also for all program and guest VM initiations.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-207525r959004_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-207525

Group Title: SRG-OS-000477

Expert Comments

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