STIGQter: STIG Summary: Router Security Requirements Guide Version: 4 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

The router must be configured to authenticate all routing protocol messages using NIST-validated FIPS 198-1 message authentication code algorithm.

DISA Rule

SV-207125r604135_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-207125

Group Title

SRG-NET-000168

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000168-RTR-000078

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000803 - The information system implements mechanisms for authentication to a cryptographic module that meet the requirements of applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance for such authentication.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure routing protocol authentication to use a NIST-validated FIPS 198-1 message authentication code algorithm.

Check Contents

Review the router configuration to verify it is using a NIST-validated FIPS 198-1 message authentication code algorithm to authenticate routing protocol messages.

If a NIST-validated FIPS 198-1 message authentication code algorithm is not being used to authenticate routing protocol messages, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-207125

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000168-RTR-000078

Severity Override Guidance

Review the router configuration to verify it is using a NIST-validated FIPS 198-1 message authentication code algorithm to authenticate routing protocol messages.

If a NIST-validated FIPS 198-1 message authentication code algorithm is not being used to authenticate routing protocol messages, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2917

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