Title

The VMM must be configured to disable non-essential capabilities. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

It is detrimental for VMMs to provide, or install by default, functionality exceeding requirements or mission objectives. These unnecessary capabilities or services are often overlooked and therefore may remain unsecured. They increase the risk to the platform by providing additional attack vectors. VMMs are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default, may not be necessary to support essential organizational operations (e.g., key missions, functions).

Check Content

Verify the VMM is configured to disable non-essential capabilities. If it is not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the VMM to disable non-essential capabilities.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-207384r958478_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-207384

Group Title: SRG-OS-000095

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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