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V-230946

CAT II (Medium)

Forescout must prohibit installation of software without explicit privileged permission by only authorized individuals.

Rule ID

SV-230946r1270586_rule

STIG

Forescout Network Device Management Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R4

CCIs

CCI-003980 CCI-001812

Discussion

Allowing anyone to install software, without explicit privileges, creates the risk that untested or potentially malicious software will be installed on the system. This requirement applies to code changes and upgrades for all network devices.

Check Content

Determine if the network device prohibits installation of software without explicit privileged status. This requirement may be verified by demonstration or configuration review.

1. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> User Console and Options. 
2. Select (highlight) the user profile to be reviewed (group or user) and then select Edit >> Permissions. 
3. Check a sampling of users against the current SSP and associated documentation to verify only the users, roles, or groups that should have privilege to update software have the Software Upgrade privilege selected. 

If installation of software is not prohibited without explicit privileged status, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove accounts that are not authorized. Do not remove the account of last resort. Compare users, roles, or groups against the current SSP and associated documentation and ensure only the users, roles, or groups that should have privilege to update software have the Software Upgrade privilege selected. 

1. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> User Console and Options. 
2. Select (highlight) the user profile to be reviewed (group or user) and then select Edit >> Permissions. 
3. Disable or delete unauthorized users.