Final Interpretation for RI # 6 - Virtual machine description

Date: 10/15/2000
Subject: Virtual machine description
CC Part #1 Reference: 
CC Part #2 Reference: 
CC Part #3 Reference: CC Part 3, Section 10.2 (ADV_HLD)
CEM Reference: 

Issue:

The reference to underlying hardware, firmware and software in ADV_HLD.*.5C is unclear. It is assumed that the information required by this element concerns the virtual machine on which the TOE runs (if any), rather than mechanisms contained within the TOE (which is covered elsewhere in the component). As such it could be considered a requirement on information about the IT environment.



Interpretation

The phrase “underlying hardware, firmware and software” is interpreted to mean “information required by ADV_HLD.*.5C concerning the virtual machine on which the TOE runs (if any), rather than mechanisms contained within the TOE (which is covered elsewhere in the component), and as such it is a requirement on information about the IT environment”.

Specific Changes

CEM: Already addressed in CEM part 2 version 1.0

CC: Add a new application note after paragraph 328.

"In ADV_HLD.*.5C the phrase "underlying hardware, firmware and/or software" concerns the virtual machine on which the TOE runs (if any), rather than mechanisms contained within the TOE (which are covered elsewhere in the component). As such it is a requirement on information about the IT environment."

Rationale

n/a