The manufacturer’s default PKI keys have not been changed prior to attaching the switch to the SAN Fabric.

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

SV-6780r1_rule The manufacturer’s default PKI keys have not been changed prior to attaching the switch to the SAN Fabric.

Vulnerability discussion

If the manufacturer's default PKI keys are allowed to remain active on the device, it can be accessed by a malicious individual with access to the default key.The IAO/NSO will ensure that the manufacturer’s default PKI keys are changed prior to attaching the switch to the SAN Fabric.

Check content

The reviewer will, with the assistance of the IAO/NSO, verify that the manufacturer’s default PKI keys have been changed prior to attaching the switch to the SAN Fabric.

Fix text

Depending on the functionality allowed by the device, develop a plan remove, disable or change the manufacturer’s default PKI certificate so that it cannot be used for identification and authorization. Obtain CM approval for the plan and implement the plan.

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