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The application must reveal error messages only to authorized individuals (ISSO, ISSM, and SA).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-55177 | SRG-APP-000267-NDM-000273 | SV-69423r2_rule | Medium |
| 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. Additionally, sensitive account information must not be revealed through error messages to unauthorized personnel or their designated representatives. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide | 2016-07-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-55797r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the network device is configured to reveal error messages only to authorized individuals. This requirement may be verified by demonstration or configuration review. This requirement can be met by a central audit server if the network device is configured to send audit logs to that audit server. If the network device reveals error messages to any unauthorized individuals, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-60041r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the network device or its associated audit server to reveal error messages only to authorized individuals. |