The manufacturer’s default passwords have not been changed for all SAN management software.

Part of Default SAN Management Software Password

Associated with IA controls: IAIA-2, IAIA-1

SV-6792r2_rule The manufacturer’s default passwords have not been changed for all SAN management software.

Vulnerability discussion

The changing of passwords from the default value blocks malicious users with knowledge of the default passwords for the manufacturer's SAN Management software from creating a denial of service by disrupting the SAN or reconfigure the SAN topology leading to a compromise of sensitive data.The IAO/NSO will ensure that the manufacturer’s default passwords are changed for all SAN management software.

Check content

The reviewer will, with the assistance of the IAO/NSO, verify that the manufacturer’s default passwords have been changed for all SAN management software.

Fix text

Develop a plan to change manufacturer’s default passwords for all SAN management software. Obtain CM approval of the plan and implement the plan.

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