Title

The VMM must protect audit information from unauthorized deletion. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

If audit data were to become compromised, then forensic analysis and discovery of the true source of potentially malicious system activity is impossible to achieve. To ensure the veracity of audit data, the VMM must protect audit information from unauthorized deletion. This requirement can be achieved through multiple methods, which will depend upon system architecture and design. Audit information includes all information (e.g., audit records, audit settings, audit reports) needed to successfully audit VMM activity.

Check Content

Verify the VMM protects audit information from unauthorized deletion. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the VMM to protect audit information from unauthorized deletion.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-207365r958438_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-207365

Group Title: SRG-OS-000059

Expert Comments

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