Check: CISC-ND-000460
Cisco IOS XE Switch NDM STIG:
CISC-ND-000460
(in versions v2 r8 through v1 r0.1)
Title
The Cisco switch must be configured to limit privileges to change the software resident within software libraries. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Changes to any software components of the network device can have significant effects on the overall security of the network. Therefore, only qualified and authorized individuals should be allowed administrative access to the network device for implementing any changes or upgrades. If the network device were to enable non-authorized users to make changes to software libraries, those changes could be implemented without undergoing testing, validation, and approval.
Check Content
Review the Cisco switch configuration to verify that it is compliant with this requirement. Step 1: If persistent logging is enabled as shown in the example below, go to Step 2. Otherwise, this requirement is not applicable. logging persistent url disk0:/logfile size 134217728 filesize 16384 Step 2: Verify that the switch is not configured with a privilege level other than "15" to allow access to the file system as shown in the example below: file privilege 10 Note: The default privilege level required for access to the file system is "15"; hence, the command file privilege "15" will not be shown in the configuration. If the switch is configured with a privilege level other than "15" to allow access to the file system, this is a finding.
Fix Text
If persistent logging is enabled, configure the switch to only allow administrators with privilege level "15" access to the file system as shown in the example below: SW4(config)#file privilege 15
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-220533r879586_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-220533
Group Title: SRG-APP-000133-NDM-000244
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-001499 |
The organization limits privileges to change software resident within software libraries. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-5 (6) |
Limit Library Privileges |