STIGQter: STIG Summary: Juniper Router RTR Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 12 Feb 2021:

The Juniper router must be configured to disable the auxiliary port unless it is connected to a secured modem providing encryption and authentication.

DISA Rule

SV-217028r639663_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-217028

Group Title

SRG-NET-000019-RTR-000001

Rule Version

JUNI-RT-000230

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

• CCI-001414 - The information system enforces approved authorizations for controlling the flow of information between interconnected systems based on organization-defined information flow control policies.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Disable the auxiliary port.

[edit system ports]
set auxiliary disable

Note: If used for out-of-band administrative access, the port must be connected to a secured modem providing encryption and authentication.

Check Contents

Review the configuration and verify that the auxiliary port is disabled unless a secured modem providing encryption and authentication is connected to it.

If the auxiliary port has never been configured or has been removed from the configuration this is Not Applicable.

system {
host-name XYZ;
…
…
…
ports {
auxiliary {
disable;
type xterm;
}
}

If the auxiliary port is not disabled or is not connected to a secured modem when it is enabled, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-217028

Documentable

False

Rule Version

JUNI-RT-000230

Severity Override Guidance

Review the configuration and verify that the auxiliary port is disabled unless a secured modem providing encryption and authentication is connected to it.

If the auxiliary port has never been configured or has been removed from the configuration this is Not Applicable.

system {
host-name XYZ;
…
…
…
ports {
auxiliary {
disable;
type xterm;
}
}

If the auxiliary port is not disabled or is not connected to a secured modem when it is enabled, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4032

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