The HP FlexFabric Switch must disable identifiers (individuals, groups, roles, and devices) after 35 days of inactivity.

From HP FlexFabric Switch NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000795

SV-80691r1_rule The HP FlexFabric Switch must disable identifiers (individuals, groups, roles, and devices) after 35 days of inactivity.

Vulnerability discussion

Inactive identifiers pose a risk to network devices. Attackers that are able to exploit an inactive identifier can potentially obtain and maintain undetected access to the device. Owners of inactive accounts will not notice if unauthorized access to their account has been obtained. Network devices need to track periods of inactivity and disable application identifiers after 35 days of inactivity.

Check content

Review the HP FlexFabric Switch configuration to determine if it automatically disables accounts after 35 days. [HP] display password-control Global password control configurations: User account idle time: 35 days If accounts are not automatically disabled after 35 days of inactivity, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the HP FlexFabric Switch to automatically disable accounts after 35 days of inactivity: [HP] password-control enable [HP] password-control login idle-time 35

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