TRACE attribute has been found assigned to ACIDs.

Associated with IA controls: DCCS-1, DCCS-2

Associated with: CCI-002883

SV-244r2_rule TRACE attribute has been found assigned to ACIDs.

Vulnerability discussion

The TRACE attribute allows ACIDs to diagnose the security trace information. This information goes to the SYSLOG dataset. This could give an ACID the ability to access system control information.

Check content

Refer to the following report produced by the TSS Data Collection: - TSSPRIV.RPT Automated Analysis Refer to the following report produced by the TSS Data Collection: - PDI(TSS0970) Review ACIDs having the TRACE attribute. TRACE should not be assigned. Note: The IAO will ensure that the trace attribute is only used for trouble shooting purposes.

Fix text

Review all ACIDs with the TRACE attribute. Evaluate the impact of correcting the deficiency. Develop a plan of action and remove the TRACE attribute. Example: TSS REMOVE(acid) TRACE.

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