JUEX-L2-000010 - The Juniper EX switch must be configured to disable non-essential capabilities.

Information

A compromised switch introduces risk to the entire network infrastructure as well as data resources that are accessible via the network. The perimeter defense has no oversight or control of attacks by malicious users within the network. Preventing network breaches from within is dependent on implementing a comprehensive defense-in-depth strategy, including securing each device connected to the network. This is accomplished by following and implementing all security guidance applicable for each node type. A fundamental step in securing each switch is to enable only the capabilities required for operation.

Solution

Disable the following services:

If present, delete the following directives:
delete system services finger
delete system services ftp
delete system services rlogin
delete system services telnet
delete system services xnm-clear-text
delete system services tftp
delete system services rest http
delete system services web-management

Disable the web-management process:
set system processes web-management disable

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_Juniper_EX_Switches_Y24M07_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-7a., CAT|I, CCI|CCI-000381, Rule-ID|SV-253948r843877_rule, STIG-ID|JUEX-L2-000010, Vuln-ID|V-253948

Plugin: Juniper

Control ID: 143e9ceeb2693fe62a7cf4ef075df61fea88653cd934cdfdf1aa9caa89c42543