UCF STIG Viewer Logo

BOOTP services must be disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3086 NET0750 SV-3086r3_rule Low
Description
BOOTP is a user datagram protocol (UDP) that can be used by Cisco routers to access copies of Cisco IOS Software on another Cisco router running the BOOTP service. In this scenario, one Cisco router acts as a Cisco IOS Software server that can download the software to other Cisco routers acting as BOOTP clients. In reality, this service is rarely used and can allow an attacker to download a copy of a router's Cisco IOS Software.
STIG Date
Perimeter Router Security Technical Implementation Guide Cisco 2018-11-28

Details

Check Text ( C-3573r7_chk )
Review the device configuration to determine if BOOTP services are enabled.

If BOOTP is enabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-3111r6_fix)
Configure the device to disable all BOOTP services.