STIGQter: STIG Summary: General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 28 Oct 2025:

The operating system must authenticate peripherals before establishing a connection.

DISA Rule

SV-203730r958820_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-203730

Group Title

SRG-OS-000378

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000378-GPOS-00163

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001958 - Authenticate organization-defined devices and/or types of devices before establishing a local, remote, and/or network connection.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the operating system to authenticate peripherals before establishing a connection.

Check Contents

Verify the operating system authenticates peripherals before establishing a connection. If it does not, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-203730

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000378-GPOS-00163

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the operating system authenticates peripherals before establishing a connection. If it does not, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2895