Riverbed Optimization System (RiOS) must allow only the ISSM (or individuals or roles appointed by the ISSM) to select which auditable events are to be logged.

From Riverbed SteelHead CX v8 NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000171

SV-77425r1_rule Riverbed Optimization System (RiOS) must allow only the ISSM (or individuals or roles appointed by the ISSM) to select which auditable events are to be logged.

Vulnerability discussion

Without the capability to restrict which roles and individuals can select which events are audited, unauthorized personnel may be able to prevent the auditing of critical events. Misconfigured audits may degrade the system's performance by overwhelming the audit log. Misconfigured audits may also make it more difficult to establish, correlate, and investigate the events relating to an incident or identify those responsible for one.

Check content

Verify that RiOS restricts permission to select auditable event to authorized administrators. Navigate to the device Management Console Navigate to: Configure >> Security >> User Permissions Verify the "Deny" attribute is selected for "Basic Diagnostics", "TCP Dumps", "Reports" permissions If the "Deny" attribute is not set for users who are not authorized access to configure auditable events, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure RiOS permission for auditable events. Navigate to the device Management Console, then Navigate to: Configure >> Security >> User Permissions Select the user For "Basic Diagnostics", "TCP Dumps", "Reports". Click the "Deny" attribute Click "Save" to save these settings permanently

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