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The router administrator will ensure a password is required to gain access to the router's diagnostics port.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4583 | NET0580 | SV-4583r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| If unauthorized users gain access to the routers diagnostic port, it is possible to disrupt service. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Perimeter Router Security Technical Implementation Guide Juniper | 2016-12-23 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-3506r1_chk ) |
|---|
| IOS Procedure: N/A A Cisco router does not have a diagnostics port. JUNOS Procedure: Review the router configuration to ensure a password is required when gaining access to the diagnostics port similar to the following: [edit system] diag-port-authentication { encrypted-password "xxxxxxxxxxxxx"; # SECRET-DATA } |
| Fix Text (F-4516r1_fix) |
|---|
| The router administrator will ensure that a password is required to access the routers diagnostic port. |