The HP FlexFabric Switch must automatically audit account modification.

From HP FlexFabric Switch NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-001403

SV-80635r1_rule The HP FlexFabric Switch must automatically audit account modification.

Vulnerability discussion

Since the accounts in the HP FlexFabric Switch are privileged or system-level accounts, account management is vital to the security of the HP FlexFabric Switch. Account management by a designated authority ensures access to the HP FlexFabric Switch is being controlled in a secure manner by granting access to only authorized personnel with the appropriate and necessary privileges. Auditing account modification along with an automatic notification to appropriate individuals will provide the necessary reconciliation that account management procedures are being followed. If modifications to management accounts are not audited, reconciliation of account management procedures cannot be tracked.

Check content

Determine if the info-center feature is enabled on the HP FlexFabric Switch: [HP] display info-center Information Center: Enabled If logging is not enabled, this is a finding.

Fix text

Enable info-center feature on the HP FlexFabric Switch: [HP] info-center enable Note: By default, the information center is enabled. Account modification on the SUT generates an automatic log entry in the system's log.

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