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The operating system must employ automated mechanisms to restrict the use of maintenance tools to authorized personnel only.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-28838 | SRG-OS-000124 | SV-36828r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The intent of this control is to address the security-related issues arising from the software brought into the operating system specifically for diagnostic and repair actions (e.g., a software packet sniffer introduced for the purpose of a particular maintenance activity). Due to the nature of the tools, these tools must be restricted to authorized personnel only. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Operating System Security Requirements Guide | 2011-12-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (None) |
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| None |