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The router must be configured so inactive router interfaces are disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-55731 SRG-NET-000019-RTR-000007 SV-69985r1_rule Medium
Description
An inactive interface is rarely monitored or controlled and may expose a network to an undetected attack on that interface. Unauthorized personnel with access to the communication facility could gain access to a router by connecting to a configured interface that is not in use.
STIG Date
Router Security Requirements Guide 2014-11-18

Details

Check Text ( C-56297r1_chk )
Verify inactive interfaces on the router are disabled.

If there are any inactive interfaces enabled on the router, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-60601r1_fix)
Remove subinterfaces and disable any inactive ports on the router.