Title

The VMM must produce audit records containing information to establish the source of the events. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Without establishing the source of an event, it is difficult to establish, correlate, and investigate the events leading up to an outage or attack. In addition to logging where events occur within the VMM, the VMM must also generate audit records that identify sources of events. Sources of VMM events include, but are not limited to, guest VMs, processes and services. In order to compile an accurate risk assessment, and provide forensic analysis, it is essential for security personnel to know the source of the event.

Check Content

Verify the VMM produces audit records containing information to establish the source of the events. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the VMM to produce audit records containing information to establish the source of the events.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-207355r958418_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-207355

Group Title: SRG-OS-000040

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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