Network devices must provide a logout capability for administrator-initiated communication sessions.

From Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide

Associated with: CCI-002363

SV-69443r1_rule Network devices must provide a logout capability for administrator-initiated communication sessions.

Vulnerability discussion

If an administrator cannot explicitly end a device management session, the session may remain open and be exploited by an attacker; this is referred to as a zombie session.

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Review the network device configuration to determine if it provides a logout capability for administrator-initiated communication sessions. This requirement may be verified by demonstration. If the network device does not provide a logout capability for these sessions, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the network device to provide a logout capability for administrator-initiated communication sessions.

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