The application must reveal error messages only to authorized individuals (ISSO, ISSM, and SA).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-62995 | RICX-DM-000145 | SV-77485r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| Riverbed SteelHead CX v8 NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-10-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-63747r1_chk ) |
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| Verify that RiOS is configured to reveal error messages only to authorized individuals (ISSO, ISSM, and SA). Navigate to the device Management Console Navigate to Configure >> Security >> User Permissions Select the view icon next to each user name Verify that the Control "Basic Diagnostics" is set according to the authorization level of the user If the control "Basic Diagnostics" is not set according to the authorization level of the user, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-68913r1_fix) |
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| Configure RiOS to reveal error messages only to authorized individuals (ISSO, ISSM, and SA). Navigate to the device Management Console Navigate to Configure >> Security >> User Permissions Select the user name that needs to have modified permissions Set the control "Basic Diagnostics" according to the authorization level of the user Click "Apply" Navigate to the top of the web page and click "Save" to write changes to memory |