STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Layer 2 Switch Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

The layer 2 switch must validate the integrity of transmitted security attributes.

DISA Rule

SV-278981r1137768_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-278981

Group Title

SRG-NET-000226

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000226-L2S-000025

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the layer 2 switch to validate the integrity of transmitted security attributes.

Check Contents

Verify the layer 2 switch is configured to validate the integrity of transmitted security attributes.

If the layer 2 switch does not validate the integrity of transmitted security attributes, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-278981

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000226-L2S-000025

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the layer 2 switch is configured to validate the integrity of transmitted security attributes.

If the layer 2 switch does not validate the integrity of transmitted security attributes, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2913