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
Perimeter L3 Switch Security Technical Implementation Guide - Cisco	2018-11-28

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.