The network device must be configured to provide a logout mechanism for administrator-initiated communication sessions.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-202085 | SRG-APP-000296-NDM-000280 | SV-202085r961224_rule | CCI-002363 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| If an administrator cannot explicitly end a device management session, the session may remain open and be exploited by an attacker; this is referred to as a zombie session. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide | 2025-02-11 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-202085r961224_chk)
Review the network device configuration to determine if it is configured to enable a logout for administrator-initiated communication sessions.
If the network device is not configured to provide a logout mechanism for these sessions, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-2212r381858_fix)
Configure the network device to provide a logout capability for administrator-initiated communication sessions.