The MFD does not maintain its configuration state (passwords, service settings etc) after a power down or reboot.

From Multifunction Device and Network Printers STIG

Part of MFD Configuration State After Power Down or Reboot

SV-7004r1_rule The MFD does not maintain its configuration state (passwords, service settings etc) after a power down or reboot.

Vulnerability discussion

If the MFD does not maintain it state over a power down or reboot, it will expose the network to all of the vulnerabilities that where mitigated by the modifications made to its configuration state.The SA will ensure the MFD maintains its configuration state (passwords, service settings etc) after a power down or reboot.

Check content

Interview the SA and review the MFD documentation to verify that the MFD will maintain its configuration state (passwords, service settings etc) after a power down or reboot.

Fix text

Replace the MFD with a MFD that will maintain its configuration state (passwords, service settings etc) after a power down or reboot.

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