V-3143
Network devices must not have any default manufacturer passwords.
Finding ID
NET0240
Rule ID
SV-3143r4_rule
Severity
CCE
(None)
Group Title
Devices exist with standard default passwords.
CCI
(None)
Target Key
(None)
Documentable
No
Discussion
Network devices not protected with strong password schemes provide the opportunity for anyone to crack the password thus gaining access to the device and causing network outage or denial of service. Many default vendor passwords are well-known; hence, not removing them prior to deploying the network devices into production provides an opportunity for a malicious user to gain unauthorized access to the device.
Fix Text
Remove any vendor default passwords from the network devices configuration.
Check Content
Review the network devices configuration to determine if the vendor default password is active. If any vendor default passwords are used on the device, this is a finding.
Responsibility
Information Assurance Officer