If user authentication services are provided, CounterACT must be configured with a pre-established trust relationship and mechanisms with a central directory service that validates user account access authorizations and privileges.

From ForeScout CounterACT ALG Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of SRG-NET-000138-ALG-000088

Associated with: CCI-000764

SV-90625r1_rule If user authentication services are provided, CounterACT must be configured with a pre-established trust relationship and mechanisms with a central directory service that validates user account access authorizations and privileges.

Vulnerability discussion

User account and privilege validation must be centralized in order to prevent unauthorized access using changed or revoked privileges.CounterACT can implement functions such as traffic filtering, authentication, access, and authorization functions based on computer and user privileges. However, the directory service (e.g., Active Directory or LDAP) must not be installed on CounterACT, particularly if the gateway resides on the untrusted zone of the Enclave.

Check content

If CounterACT does not provide user authentication intermediary services, this is not applicable. Verify CounterACT is configured for NAC services authentication. 1. Connect to CounterACT’s Admin Console and log in. 2. Go to Tools >> Options >> User Directory. 3. Verify the User Directory configured for Authentication. Select the configured directory (or directories) and on the General Tab ensure the "Use for Authentication" radio button is selected. Verify with site representatives that the directory service validates user account access authorizations and privileges. If CounterACT does not use a central directory service to validate user account access authorizations and privileges, this is a finding.

Fix text

If user authentication service is provided by CounterACT, configure the use of a central directory service for user authentication. Obtain configuration information for a directory service (e.g., Active Directory or LDAP) that validates user account access authorizations and privileges. 1. Connect to CounterACT’s Admin Console and log in. 2. Go to Tools >> Options >> User Directory. 3. Verify the User Directory configured for Authentication. Select the configured directory (or directories) and on the General Tab ensure the "Use for Authentication" radio button is selected.

Pro Tips

Lavender hyperlinks in small type off to the right (of CSS class id, if you view the page source) point to globally unique URIs for each document and item. Copy the link location and paste anywhere you need to talk unambiguously about these things.

You can obtain data about documents and items in other formats. Simply provide an HTTP header Accept: text/turtle or Accept: application/rdf+xml.

Powered by sagemincer