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The operating system must uniquely identify peripherals before establishing a connection.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-56769 | SRG-OS-000114-GPOS-00059 | SV-71029r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Without identifying devices, unidentified or unknown devices may be introduced, thereby facilitating malicious activity. Peripherals include, but are not limited to, such devices as flash drives, external storage, and printers. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| General Purpose Operating System SRG | 2016-04-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-57339r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the operating system uniquely identifies peripherals before establishing a connection. If it does not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61665r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the operating system to uniquely identify peripherals before establishing a connection. |