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Network devices must provide a logout capability for administrator-initiated communication sessions.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-55197 | SRG-APP-000296-NDM-000280 | SV-69443r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If an administrator cannot explicitly end a device management session, the session may remain open and be exploited by an attacker; this is referred to as a zombie session. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide | 2015-12-20 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-55817r1_chk ) |
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| Review the network device configuration to determine if it provides a logout capability for administrator-initiated communication sessions. This requirement may be verified by demonstration. If the network device does not provide a logout capability for these sessions, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-60061r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the network device to provide a logout capability for administrator-initiated communication sessions. |