Check: NET-IDPS-035
Network Infrastructure Policy STIG:
NET-IDPS-035
(in versions v10 r6 through v10 r1)
Title
The Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS) software and signatures must be updated when updates are provided by the vendor. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
Keeping the IDPS software updated with the latest engine and attack signatures will allow for the IDPS to detect all forms of known attacks. Not maintaining the IDPS properly could allow for attacks to go unnoticed.
Check Content
Interview the ISSO and the IDPS administrator. Have the IDPS administrator display update notifications that have been received, the build number or patch level, then search the vendor's vulnerability database for current release and patch level. If software and signatures are not updated when updates are provided by the vendor, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Have the IDPS administrator subscribe to the X-press notification or similar service offered by the vendor. Ensure the IDPS software is updated when software is available either by DISA or the vendor for security related distributions.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-251347r805996_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-251347
Group Title: NET-IDPS-035
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |