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AAA Services must be configured to automatically audit account creation.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-80829 SRG-APP-000026-AAA-000090 SV-95539r1_rule Medium
Description
Once an attacker establishes access to a system, the attacker often attempts to create a persistent method of reestablishing access. One way to accomplish this is for the attacker to simply create a new account. Auditing of account creation is one method for mitigating this risk. A comprehensive account management process will ensure an audit trail documents the creation of user accounts and, as required, notifies administrators and/or managers. Such a process greatly reduces the risk that accounts will be surreptitiously created and provides logging that can be used for forensic purposes.
STIG Date
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Services (AAA) Security Requirements Guide 2019-12-12

Details

Check Text ( C-80565r3_chk )
If AAA Services rely on directory services for user account management, this is not applicable and the connected directory services must perform this function.

Verify AAA Services are configured to automatically audit account creation.

If AAA Services are not configured to automatically audit account creation, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-87683r3_fix)
Configure AAA Services to automatically audit account creation.