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Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000363

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    Group
  • The VMM must notify designated personnel if baseline configurations are changed in an unauthorized manner.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Unauthorized changes to the baseline configuration could make the VMM vulnerable to various attacks or allow unauthorized acc...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000364

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    Group
  • The VMM must enforce access restrictions associated with changes to the system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Failure to provide logical access restrictions associated with changes to system configuration may have significant effects o...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000365

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    Group
  • The VMM must audit the enforcement actions used to restrict access associated with changes to the system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without auditing the enforcement of access restrictions against changes to the VMM configuration, it will be difficult to ide...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000366

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    Group
  • The VMM must prevent the installation of guest VMs, patches, service packs, device drivers, or VMM components without verification they have been digitally signed using a certificate that is recognized and approved by the organization.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Changes to any software components can have significant effects on the overall security of the VMM. This requirement ensures ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000368

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    Group
  • The VMM must accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The use of PIV credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. DoD has mandated the use...
    Rule Medium Severity

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