STIGQter: STIG Summary: F5 BIG-IP Device Management 11.x Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 23 Oct 2020:

The application must be configured to reveal error messages only to authorized individuals (ISSO, ISSM, and SA).

DISA Rule

SV-228993r557520_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-228993

Group Title

SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000317

Rule Version

F5BI-DM-000151

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - The organization implements the security configuration settings.
• CCI-001314 - The information system reveals error messages only to organization-defined personnel or roles.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the BIG-IP appliance to reveal error messages only to authorized individuals (ISSO, ISSM, and SA).

Check Contents

Verify the BIG-IP appliance is configured to reveal error messages only to authorized individuals (ISSO, ISSM, and SA).

Navigate to the BIG-IP System manager >> Logs >> Configuration >> Options.

Verify that "Log Access" is granted only to authorized individuals (ISSO, ISSM, and SA).

If the BIG-IP appliance reveals error messages to any unauthorized individuals (ISSO, ISSM, and SA), this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-228993

Documentable

False

Rule Version

F5BI-DM-000151

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the BIG-IP appliance is configured to reveal error messages only to authorized individuals (ISSO, ISSM, and SA).

Navigate to the BIG-IP System manager >> Logs >> Configuration >> Options.

Verify that "Log Access" is granted only to authorized individuals (ISSO, ISSM, and SA).

If the BIG-IP appliance reveals error messages to any unauthorized individuals (ISSO, ISSM, and SA), this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

4036

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