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The system administrator will ensure that the device only allows in-band management sessions from authorized IP addresses from the internal network.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-5611 | NET1637 | SV-5611r6_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Remote administration is inherently dangerous because anyone with a sniffer and access to the right LAN segment, can acquire the device account and password information. With this intercepted information they could gain access to the infrastructure and cause denial of service attacks, intercept sensitive information, or perform other destructive actions. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| WLAN Bridge Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-10-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-3527r3_chk ) |
|---|
| Base Procedure: Review all device configurations and verify that only authorized internal connections are allowed. |
| Fix Text (F-5522r4_fix) |
|---|
| The SA will create an ACL that restricts the use of access and administration to only authorized connections. |