The KVM switch is not configured to force the change of the configuration password every 90 days or that there is no policy and procedure in place to change the configuration password every 90 days.

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Part of KVM Switch Configuration Password change

Associated with IA controls: DCBP-1

SV-6848r1_rule The KVM switch is not configured to force the change of the configuration password every 90 days or that there is no policy and procedure in place to change the configuration password every 90 days.

Vulnerability discussion

The longer time between password changes the greater the chance that the password will become compromised. A compromised password can allow a malicious user to change the configuration of the KVM switch creating a denial of service or a compromise of sensitive data.The IAO will ensure that the KVM switch is configured to force the change of the configuration password every 90 days or that there is a policy and procedure in place to change the configuration password every 90 days.

Check content

The reviewer will, with the assistance of the IAO or SA, verify that the KVM switch is configured to force the change of the configuration password every 90 days or that there is a policy and procedure in place to change the configuration password every 90 days.

Fix text

Configure the KVM switch to force the change of the configuration password every 90 days or if the KVM switch does not support this functionality, create a policy and procedure to change the configuration password every 90 days.

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