STIGQter: STIG Summary: Router Security Requirements Guide Version: 4 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

The router must be configured to have all non-essential capabilities disabled.

DISA Rule

SV-207123r604135_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-207123

Group Title

SRG-NET-000131

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000131-RTR-000035

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

• CCI-000381 - The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Remove unneeded services and functions from the router.

Removal is recommended because the service or function may be inadvertently enabled otherwise.

However, if removal is not possible, disable the service or function.

Check Contents

Review the router configuration to determine if services or functions not required for operation, or not related to router functionality (e.g., DNS, email client or server, FTP server, or web server) are enabled.

If unnecessary services and functions are enabled on the router, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-207123

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000131-RTR-000035

Severity Override Guidance

Review the router configuration to determine if services or functions not required for operation, or not related to router functionality (e.g., DNS, email client or server, FTP server, or web server) are enabled.

If unnecessary services and functions are enabled on the router, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2917

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