The VMM must audit the execution of privileged functions.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-207447 | SRG-OS-000327 | SRG-OS-000327-VMM-001170 | SV-207447r958732_rule | 2025-09-10 | 2 |
Description
Misuse of privileged functions, either intentionally or unintentionally, by authorized users, or by unauthorized external entities that have compromised VMM accounts, is a serious and ongoing concern and can have significant adverse impacts on organizations. Auditing the use of privileged functions is one way to detect such misuse and identify the risk from insider threats and the advanced persistent threat.
ℹ️ Check
Verify the VMM audits the execution of privileged functions.
If it does not, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Configure the VMM to audit the execution of privileged functions.