Title

The VMM must verify correct operation of all security functions. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Without verification of the security functions, security functions may not operate correctly and the failure may go unnoticed. Security function is defined as the hardware, software, and/or firmware of the VMM responsible for enforcing the system security policy and supporting the isolation of code and data on which the protection is based. Security functionality includes, but is not limited to, establishing system accounts, configuring access authorizations (i.e., permissions, privileges), setting events to be audited, and setting intrusion detection parameters.

Check Content

Verify the VMM verifies correct operation of all security functions. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the VMM to verify correct operation of all security functions.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-207506r958944_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-207506

Group Title: SRG-OS-000445

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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