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The IDPS must terminate all sessions when non-local maintenance is completed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
SRG-NET-000178-IDPS-000165 SRG-NET-000178-IDPS-000165 SRG-NET-000178-IDPS-000165_rule Medium
Description
In the event the remote node has abnormally terminated or an upstream link from the managed device is down, the management session will be terminated; thereby, freeing device resources and eliminating any possibility of an unauthorized user being orphaned to an open idle session of the managed device.
STIG Date
IDPS Security Requirements Guide (SRG) 2012-03-08

Details

Check Text ( C-43305_chk )
Examine the vendor documentation.
Verify the sensors terminate remote access sessions when the user abnormally terminates or is disconnected.

If sessions are not terminated when the session is abnormally aborted, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-43305_fix)
Configure the sensors and other components to terminate idle sessions after 10 minutes.