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Multifunction Device and Network Printers STIG

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • MFD/Printer Firewall/Router Rule Perimeter

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  • A firewall or router rule must block all ingress and egress traffic from the enclave perimeter to the MFD or Network Printer.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Access to the MFD or printer from outside the enclave network could lead to a denial of service caused by a large number of l...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • MFD Firmware

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;MFD devices or printers utilizing old firmware can expose the network to known vulnerabilities leading to a denial of service...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • MFD SNMP Community Strings

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;There are many known vulnerabilities in the SNMP protocol and if the default community strings and passwords are not modified...
    Rule High Severity
  • MFD Configuration State After Power Down or Reboot

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If the MFD does not maintain it state over a power down or restart, it will expose the network to all of the vulnerabilities ...
    Rule High Severity
  • MFD Management Protocols

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Unneeded protocols expose the device and the network to unnecessary vulnerabilities.&lt;/VulnDiscussion&gt;&lt;FalsePositives...
    Rule Medium Severity

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