Check: SRG-APP-000038-NDM-000213
Network Device Management SRG:
SRG-APP-000038-NDM-000213
(in versions v4 r3 through v2 r7)
Title
The network device must enforce approved authorizations for controlling the flow of management information within the network device based on information flow control policies. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
A mechanism to detect and prevent unauthorized communication flow must be configured or provided as part of the system design. If management information flow is not enforced based on approved authorizations, the network device may become compromised. Information flow control regulates where management information is allowed to travel within a network device. The flow of all management information must be monitored and controlled so it does not introduce any unacceptable risk to the network device or data. Application-specific examples of enforcement occur in systems that employ rule sets or establish configuration settings that restrict information system services or message-filtering capability based on message content (e.g., implementing key word searches or using document characteristics). Applications providing information flow control must be able to enforce approved authorizations for controlling the flow of management information within the system in accordance with applicable policy.
Check Content
Review the network device configuration to determine if it enforces approved authorizations for controlling the flow of management information within the network device based on information flow control policies. If it does not enforce these approved authorizations, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the network device to enforce approved authorizations for controlling the flow of management information within the network device based on information flow control policies.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-202018r879533_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-202018
Group Title: SRG-APP-000038
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-001368 |
The information system enforces approved authorizations for controlling the flow of information within the system based on organization-defined information flow control policies. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-4 |
Information Flow Enforcement |