The router must not be configured to have any feature enabled that calls home to the vendor.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-216978 | SRG-NET-000131-RTR-000083 | SV-216978r856655_rule | Medium |
| Description |
| Call home services will routinely send data such as configuration and diagnostic information to the vendor for routine or emergency analysis and troubleshooting. There is a risk that transmission of sensitive data sent to unauthorized persons could result in data loss or downtime due to an attack. |
| STIG | Date |
| Router Security Requirements Guide | 2024-05-28 |
Details
| Check Text (C-18208r382640_chk) |
| Verify the call home service is disabled on the device. If a call home service is enabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-18206r382641_fix) |
| Configure the network device to disable the call home service or feature. |