STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Network Infrastructure Policy Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 10 Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 24 Oct 2024:

Network Address Translation (NAT) and private IP address space must not be deployed within the SIPRNet enclave.

DISA Rule

SV-251360r808530_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-251360

Group Title

NET0185

Rule Version

NET0185

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Remove the NAT configurations and private address space from the organization's SIPRNet enclave. Configure the SIPRNet enclave with SSC authorized .smil.mil or .sgov.gov addresses. If NAT or private address space is required, as per one of the stated exceptions or for valid mission requirements, then submit a detailed approval request to use private addressing through the DSAWG Secretariat to the DISN accreditation official, DISA AO.

Check Contents

Review network diagrams, enterprise sensor reports, and network scans submitted to the Connection Approval Office. Determine that only global IP addresses assigned by the NIC are in use within the organization's SIPRNet enclave.

NOTE: This requirement also applies to IPv6 ULA addresses. The IPv6 ULA is unauthorized on SIPR without approval.

Determine whether NAT and unauthorized IP address space is in use in the organization's SIPRNet enclave.

Exceptions to this requirement are listed below:
1. Closed classified networks logically transiting SIPRNet for enclave-to-enclave VPN transport only.
2. Out-of-Band management networks, where the NATd nodes do not access SIPRNet base enterprise services.
3. Thin client deployments where the hosting thin client server serves as the SIPRNet access point for its thin clients and that the organization maintains detailed thin client service usage audit logs.
4. Valid operational mission need or implementation constraints.

All exceptions must have approval by the SIPRNet DISN accreditation official, DISA AO.

If NAT and unauthorized IP address space is in use on the organization's SIPRNet infrastructure, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-251360

Documentable

False

Rule Version

NET0185

Severity Override Guidance

Review network diagrams, enterprise sensor reports, and network scans submitted to the Connection Approval Office. Determine that only global IP addresses assigned by the NIC are in use within the organization's SIPRNet enclave.

NOTE: This requirement also applies to IPv6 ULA addresses. The IPv6 ULA is unauthorized on SIPR without approval.

Determine whether NAT and unauthorized IP address space is in use in the organization's SIPRNet enclave.

Exceptions to this requirement are listed below:
1. Closed classified networks logically transiting SIPRNet for enclave-to-enclave VPN transport only.
2. Out-of-Band management networks, where the NATd nodes do not access SIPRNet base enterprise services.
3. Thin client deployments where the hosting thin client server serves as the SIPRNet access point for its thin clients and that the organization maintains detailed thin client service usage audit logs.
4. Valid operational mission need or implementation constraints.

All exceptions must have approval by the SIPRNet DISN accreditation official, DISA AO.

If NAT and unauthorized IP address space is in use on the organization's SIPRNet infrastructure, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5444