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The operating system must verify remote disconnection at the termination of nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic sessions, when used for nonlocal maintenance sessions.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-203738 | SRG-OS-000395-GPOS-00175 | SV-203738r958852_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the remote connection is not closed and verified as closed, the session may remain open and be exploited by an attacker; this is referred to as a zombie session. Remote connections must be disconnected and verified as disconnected when nonlocal maintenance sessions have been terminated and are no longer available for use. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide | 2024-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-3863r375278_chk ) |
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| Verify the operating system verifies remote disconnection at the termination of nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic sessions, when used for nonlocal maintenance sessions. If it does not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-3863r375279_fix) |
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| Configure the operating system to verify remote disconnection at the termination of nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic sessions, when used for nonlocal maintenance sessions. |