The VMM must reveal system error messages only to authorized users.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-207411 | SRG-OS-000206 | SRG-OS-000206-VMM-000770 | SV-207411r958566_rule | 2025-09-10 | 2 |
Description
Only authorized personnel should be aware of errors and the details of the errors. Error messages are an indicator of an organization's operational state or can identify the VMM or platform. Additionally, Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and operational information must not be revealed through error messages to unauthorized personnel or their designated representatives.
The structure and content of error messages must be carefully considered by the organization and development team. The extent to which the VMM is able to identify and handle error conditions is guided by organizational policy and operational requirements.
ℹ️ Check
Verify the VMM reveals system error messages only to authorized users.
If it does not, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Configure the VMM to reveal system error messages only to authorized users.