Title

The Enterprise Voice, Video, and Messaging Endpoint must be configured to disable or remove nonessential capabilities. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

It is detrimental for Enterprise Voice, Video, and Messaging Endpoints when unnecessary features are enabled by default. Often these features are enabled by default with functionality exceeding requirements or mission objectives. These unnecessary capabilities or services are often overlooked and therefore may remain unsecured. They increase the risk to the platform by providing additional attack vectors. Network elements are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default, may not be necessary to support essential organizational operations (e.g., key missions, functions).

Check Content

Verify the Enterprise Voice, Video, and Messaging Endpoint is configured to disable or remove nonessential capabilities. Nonessential capabilities would include peer services and other functions not directly pertaining to Enterprise Voice, Video, and Messaging Endpoint functionality. If the Enterprise Voice, Video, and Messaging Endpoint cannot be configured to disable or remove nonessential capabilities, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the Enterprise Voice, Video, and Messaging Endpoint to disable or remove nonessential capabilities.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-259962r948853_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-259962

Group Title: SRG-NET-000131

Expert Comments

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