Check: WLAN-NW-001300
Network WLAN AP-IG Platform STIG:
WLAN-NW-001300
(in versions v7 r3 through v7 r1)
Title
The network device must not be configured to have any feature enabled that calls home to the vendor. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Call-home services will routinely send data such as configuration and diagnostic information to the vendor for routine or emergency analysis and troubleshooting. There is a risk that transmission of sensitive data sent to unauthorized persons could result in data loss or downtime due to an attack. (See SRG-NET-000131-RTR-000083.)
Check Content
Review the device configuration to determine if the call home service or feature is disabled on the device. If the call home service is enabled on the device, this is a finding. Note: This feature can be enabled if the communication is only to a server residing in the local area network or enclave.
Fix Text
Configure the network device to disable the call home service or feature. Note: This feature can be enabled if the communication is only to a server residing in the local area network or enclave.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-243215r856609_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-243215
Group Title: SRG-NET-000131
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-002403 |
The information system only allows incoming communications from organization-defined authorized sources routed to organization-defined authorized destinations. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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SC-7 (11) |
Restrict Incoming Communications Traffic |