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.