The HP FlexFabric Switch must automatically audit account enabling actions.

From HP FlexFabric Switch NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-002130

SV-80717r1_rule The HP FlexFabric Switch must automatically audit account enabling actions.

Vulnerability discussion

Once an attacker establishes initial access to a system, the attacker often attempts to create a persistent method of reestablishing access. One way to accomplish this is for the attacker to simply enable a new or disabled account. Notification of account enabling is one method for mitigating this risk. A comprehensive account management process will ensure an audit trail which documents the creation of application user accounts and notifies administrators and Information System Security Officers (ISSO). Such a process greatly reduces the risk that accounts will be surreptitiously created and provides logging that can be used for forensic purposes.

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 enabling actions on the SUT generates an automatic log entry in the system's log.

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