Title

The VMM must provide the capability for users to directly initiate a session lock. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

A session lock is a temporary action taken when a user stops work and moves away from the immediate physical vicinity of the VMM but does not want to log out because of the temporary nature of the absence. The session lock is implemented at the point where session activity can be determined. Rather than be forced to wait for a period of time to expire before the user session can be locked, VMMs need to provide users with the ability to manually invoke a session lock so users may secure their session should the need arise for them to temporarily vacate the immediate physical vicinity.

Check Content

Verify the VMM provides the capability for users to directly initiate a session lock. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the VMM to provide the capability for users to directly initiate a session lock.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-207348r984188_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-207348

Group Title: SRG-OS-000030

Expert Comments

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