The network element must generate error messages providing information necessary for corrective actions without revealing organizationally defined sensitive or potentially harmful information in error logs and administrative messages that could be exploited.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
SRG-NET-000273-RTR-NA	SRG-NET-000273-RTR-NA	SRG-NET-000273-RTR-NA_rule		Medium

Description
The extent to which the network element is able to identify and handle error conditions is guided by organizational policy and operational requirements. However, it is imperative that the network element not reveal information in log data that could risk the compromise of the device or the network. Hence, the structure and content of error messages needs to be carefully considered by the organization. This requirement is applicable to network device management and is not applicable to the routing function.

Description

The extent to which the network element is able to identify and handle error conditions is guided by organizational policy and operational requirements. However, it is imperative that the network element not reveal information in log data that could risk the compromise of the device or the network. Hence, the structure and content of error messages needs to be carefully considered by the organization. This requirement is applicable to network device management and is not applicable to the routing function.

STIG	Date
Router Security Requirements Guide	2013-07-30

Details

Check Text ( C-SRG-NET-000273-RTR-NA_chk )
This requirement is NA for router.

Fix Text (F-SRG-NET-000273-RTR-NA_fix)
This requirement is NA for router.