Check: CISC-ND-001210
Cisco IOS XE Switch NDM STIG:
CISC-ND-001210
(in versions v2 r8 through v1 r1)
Title
The Cisco switch must be configured to implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of remote maintenance sessions. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
This requires the use of secure protocols instead of their unsecured counterparts, such as SSH instead of telnet, SCP instead of FTP, and HTTPS instead of HTTP. If unsecured protocols (lacking cryptographic mechanisms) are used for sessions, the contents of those sessions will be susceptible to eavesdropping, potentially putting sensitive data (including administrator passwords) at risk of compromise and potentially allowing hijacking of maintenance sessions.
Check Content
Review the Cisco switch configuration to verify that it is compliant with this requirement. ip ssh version 2 ip ssh server algorithm encryption aes256-ctr aes192-ctr aes128-ctr If the switch is not configured to implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of remote maintenance sessions using a FIPS 140-2 approved algorithm, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the Cisco switch to implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of remote maintenance sessions using a FIPS 140-2 approved algorithm as shown in the example below: SW1(config)#iip ssh server algorithm encryption aes256-ctr aes192-ctr aes128-ctr
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-220556r879785_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-220556
Group Title: SRG-APP-000412-NDM-000331
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-003123 |
The information system implements cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic communications. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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MA-4 (6) |
Cryptographic Protection |