The VMM must use internal system clocks to generate time stamps for audit records.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-207362	SRG-OS-000055-VMM-000250	SV-207362r958432_rule		Medium

Description
Without an internal clock used as the reference for the time stored on each event to provide a trusted common reference for the time, forensic analysis would be impeded. Determining the correct time a particular event occurred on a VMM is critical when conducting forensic analysis and investigating system events. If the internal clock is not used, the VMM may not be able to provide time stamps for log messages. Additionally, externally generated time stamps may not be accurate.

Description

Without an internal clock used as the reference for the time stored on each event to provide a trusted common reference for the time, forensic analysis would be impeded. Determining the correct time a particular event occurred on a VMM is critical when conducting forensic analysis and investigating system events. If the internal clock is not used, the VMM may not be able to provide time stamps for log messages. Additionally, externally generated time stamps may not be accurate.

STIG	Date
Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide	2024-05-28

Details

Check Text ( C-7619r365496_chk )
Verify the VMM uses internal system clocks to generate time stamps for audit records. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-7619r365497_fix)
Configure the VMM to use internal system clocks to generate time stamps for audit records.