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V-202105

CAT II (Medium)

The network device must prohibit installation of software without explicit privileged status.

Rule ID

SV-202105r984110_rule

STIG

Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide

Version

V5R4

CCIs

CCI-003980

Discussion

Allowing anyone to install software, without explicit privileges, creates the risk that untested or potentially malicious software will be installed on the system. This requirement applies to code changes and upgrades for all network devices.

Check Content

Determine if the network device prohibits installation of software without explicit privileged status. This requirement may be verified by demonstration or configuration review.

If installation of software is not prohibited without explicit privileged status, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the network device to prohibit installation of software without explicit privileged status.