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The router must not be configured to have any feature enabled that calls home to the vendor.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-78211 SRG-NET-000131-RTR-000083 SV-92917r2_rule Medium
Description
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.
STIG Date
Router Security Requirements Guide 2020-06-30

Details

Check Text ( C-77767r1_chk )
Verify the call home service is disabled on the device.

If a call home service is enabled, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-84939r1_fix)
Configure the network device to disable the call home service or feature.