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Network devices must have the PAD service disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-5614 NET0722 SV-5614r3_rule Low
Description
Packet Assembler Disassembler (PAD) is an X.25 component seldom used. It collects the data transmissions from the terminals and gathers them into a X.25 data stream and vice versa. PAD acts like a multiplexer for the terminals. If enabled, it can render the device open to attacks. Some voice vendors use PAD on internal routers.
STIG Date
Layer 2 Switch Security Technical Implementation Guide - Cisco 2019-01-09

Details

Check Text ( C-3552r5_chk )
Review the device configuration to determine if the PAD service is enabled.

If the PAD service is enabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-5525r5_fix)
Configure the device to disable the PAD service.