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Multifunction Device and Network Printers STIG

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The MFD or Network Printer must employ the most current firmware available.

    MFD devices or printers utilizing old firmware can expose the network to known vulnerabilities leading to a denial of service or a compromise of sensitive data. While the MFD must use the most curr...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • MFD SNMP Community Strings

    Group
  • The default passwords and SNMP community strings of all management services have not been replaced with complex passwords.

    There are many known vulnerabilities in the SNMP protocol and if the default community strings and passwords are not modified an unauthorized individual could gain control of the MFD or printer. T...
    Rule High Severity
  • MFD Configuration State After Power Down or Reboot

    Group
  • The MFD or Network Printer must maintain configuration state (e.g., passwords, service settings) after a power down or restart.

    If the MFD does not maintain it state over a power down or restart, it will expose the network to all of the vulnerabilities that where mitigated by the modifications made to its configuration stat...
    Rule High Severity
  • MFD Management Protocols

    Group
  • Management protocols, with the exception of HTTPS and SNMPv3, must be disabled at all times except when necessary.

    Unneeded protocols expose the device and the network to unnecessary vulnerabilities.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • MFD or a printer can be managed from any IP

    Group
  • Print Services Restricted to Port 9100 and/or LPD

    Group
  • MFD/Printer Restrict Jobs Only From Print Spooler

    Group

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