The TippingPoint SMS must disable auto reconnect after disconnect.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-242233 | TIPP-NM-000012 | SV-242233r960735_rule | CCI-000054 | low |
| Description | ||||
| Device management includes the ability to control the number of administrators and management sessions that manage a device. Requiring authentication for auto reconnecting expired administrator sessions is a best practice that lowers the risk of DoS attacks. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Trend Micro TippingPoint NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-03-10 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-242233r960735_chk)
1. Log in to the SMS client.
2. Select >> "Edit" >> "Preferences". Select "Security" Under "Client Preferences".
3. Verify the option for "Auto reconnect client to server after a disconnect occurs" is unchecked.
If the TippingPoint SMS does not disable auto reconnect after disconnect, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-45466r710705_fix)
1. Log in to the SMS client.
2. Select >> "Edit" >> "Preferences". Select "Security" Under "Client Preferences". Uncheck "Auto reconnect client to server after a disconnect occurs".
3. Click OK.