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

The router must be configured to fail securely in the event of an operational failure.

DISA Rule

SV-207171r604135_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-207171

Group Title

SRG-NET-000365

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000365-RTR-000112

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001126 - The information system fails securely in the event of an operational failure of a boundary protection device.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

This is a capability that would be intrinsic to the router as a result of its development and may not be configurable.

If it is a configurable option, configure the device to fail securely in the event of an operational failure.

Check Contents

Review the documentation of the router or interview the System Administrator.

Verify that the router fails securely in the event of an operational failure.

If it cannot fail securely, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-207171

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000365-RTR-000112

Severity Override Guidance

Review the documentation of the router or interview the System Administrator.

Verify that the router fails securely in the event of an operational failure.

If it cannot fail securely, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2917

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