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The emergency administration account must be set to an appropriate authorization level to perform necessary administrative functions when the authentication server is not online.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-15434 NET0441 SV-16261r5_rule High
Description
The emergency administration account is to be configured as a local account on the network devices. It is to be used only when the authentication server is offline or not reachable via the network. The emergency account must be set to an appropriate authorization level to perform necessary administrative functions during this time.
STIG Date
Perimeter L3 Switch Security Technical Implementation Guide - Cisco 2018-11-28

Details

Check Text ( C-14441r6_chk )
Review the emergency administration account configured on the network devices and verify that it has been assigned to a privilege level that will enable the administrator to perform necessary administrative functions when the authentication server is not online.

If the emergency administration account is configured for more access than needed to troubleshoot issues, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-15098r7_fix)
Assign a privilege level to the emergency administration account to allow the administrator to perform necessary administrative functions when the authentication server is not online.