Documentation - V-254902

Title

The Tanium application must prohibit user installation, modification, or deletion of software without explicit privileged status.

Description

<VulnDiscussion>Allowing regular users to install, modify, or delete software, without explicit privileges, creates the risk that the application performs in an inconsistent manner from its design. Explicit privileges (escalated or administrative privileges) provide the regular user with explicit capabilities and control that exceeds the rights of a regular user. Application functionality will vary, and while users are not permitted to install unapproved applications, there may be instances whe...

Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)

1. Using a web browser on a system that has connectivity to the Tanium Application, access the Tanium Application web user interface (UI) and log on with multi-factor authentication. 2. Click "Administration" on the top navigation banner. 3. Under Permissions, select "Users". 4. Analyze the users configured in the Tanium interface. 5. Determine least privileged access required for each user to perform their respective duties. 6. Move users to the appropriate LDAP security group to ensure the user is synced to the appropriate Tanium User Role. 7. If the appropriate LDAP security groups are not already configured, create the groups and add the appropriate users. 8. Ensure LDAP sync repopulates the Tanium Users' associated Roles accordingly.