The number of users granted the special privilege CONSOLE is not justified.

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

SV-178r1_rule The number of users granted the special privilege CONSOLE is not justified.

Vulnerability discussion

Users with this privilege could intentionally or inadvertently issue console commands that could cause system resources and customer data to become unavailable.

Check content

a) Refer to the following report produced by the ACF2 Data Collection: - ACF2CMDS.RPT(ATTCONSL) Automated Analysis Refer to the following report produced by the ACF2 Data Collection Checklist: - PDI(ACF0820) b) If the number of users granted the special privilege CONSOLE is strictly controlled (issued on an as-needed basis), there is NO FINDING. c) If the number of users granted the special privilege CONSOLE is not strictly controlled (issued on an as-needed basis), this is a FINDING.

Fix text

The IAO will ensure that access to the CONSOLE attribute is kept to a minimum and is controlled and documented. Review all LOGONIDs with the CONSOLE attribute. Ensure documentation providing justification for access is maintained and filed with the IAO and that unjustified access is removed.

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