STIGQter: STIG Summary: Layer 2 Switch Security Requirements Guide Version: 1 Release: 6 Benchmark Date: 24 Jan 2020:

The layer 2 switch must be configured to disable non-essential capabilities.

DISA Rule

SV-76555r1_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-62065

Group Title

SRG-NET-000131

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000131-L2S-000014

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000381 - The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Remove unneeded services and functions from the switch. Removal is recommended since the service or function may be inadvertently enabled otherwise. However, if removal is not possible, disable the service or function.

Check Contents

Review the switch configuration to determine if services or functions not required for operation, or not related to switch functionality, are enabled.

If unnecessary services and functions are enabled on the switch, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-62065

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000131-L2S-000014

Severity Override Guidance

Review the switch configuration to determine if services or functions not required for operation, or not related to switch functionality, are enabled.

If unnecessary services and functions are enabled on the switch, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2917

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