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

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mediumV-207469SRG-OS-000363SRG-OS-000363-VMM-001400SV-207469r958794_rule2025-09-102

Description

Unauthorized changes to the baseline configuration could make the VMM vulnerable to various attacks or allow unauthorized access to the VMM. Changes to VMM configurations can have unintended side effects, some of which may be relevant to security. Detecting such changes and providing an automated response can help avoid unintended, negative consequences that could ultimately affect the security state of the VMM. The VMM's IMO/ISSO and SAs must be notified via email and/or monitoring system trap when there is an unauthorized modification of a configuration item.

ℹ️ Check

Verify the VMM notifies designated personnel if baseline configurations are changed in an unauthorized manner. If it does not, this is a finding.

✔️ Fix

Configure the VMM to notify designated personnel if baseline configurations are changed in an unauthorized manner.