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A MFD or a printer is not using a static IP address.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-6778 | MFD01.002 | SV-7000r1_rule | DCBP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Without static IP addresses, if the DNS cache is poisoned (corrupted) print files containing sensitive data could be redirected, leading to the compromise of sensitive data. The SA will ensure all MFDs and printers are assigned a static IP. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Multifunction Device and Network Printers STIG | 2015-04-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2951r1_chk ) |
|---|
| The reviewer will, with the assistance of the SA, verify that the MFD or printer is assigned a static IP address. |
| Fix Text (F-6431r1_fix) |
|---|
| Reconfigure the MFD or printer, assigning it a static IP address. One acceptable method could also be implemented using DHCP. The printer may be configured to obtain an IP address from DHCP, however, the IP reservation must be configured such that the address cannot ever be assigned to another device. |