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The network element must be configured to ensure passwords are not viewable when displaying configuration information.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3062 NET0600 SV-41451r2_rule ECSC-1 High
Description
Many attacks information systems and network elements are launched from within the network. Hence, it is imperative that all passwords are encrypted so they cannot be intercepted by viewing the console or printout of the configuration.
STIG Date
Infrastructure Router - Juniper Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-09-28

Details

Check Text ( C-39962r3_chk )
For JUNOS, all passwords are always shown as encrypted. Hence, this would never be a finding.
Fix Text (F-40533r1_fix)
For JUNOS, all passwords are always shown as encrypted. Hence, this would never be a finding.