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Arista MLS EOS 4.2x NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000148-NDM-000346

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  • The Arista network device must be configured with only one local account to be used as the account of last resort in the event the authentication server is unavailable.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Authentication for administrative (privileged level) access to the device is required at all times. An account can be created...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000164-NDM-000252

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    Group
  • The Arista network device must enforce a minimum 15-character password length.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000179-NDM-000265

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    Group
  • The Arista network device must use FIPS 140-2 approved algorithms for authentication to a cryptographic module.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Unapproved mechanisms used for authentication to the cryptographic module are not validated and therefore cannot be relied up...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000190-NDM-000267

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    Group
  • The Arista network device must terminate all network connections associated with a device management session at the end of the session, or the session must be terminated after 10 minutes of inactivity except to fulfill documented and validated mission requirements.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Terminating an idle session within a short time period reduces the window of opportunity for unauthorized personnel to take c...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000329-NDM-000287

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    Group
  • If the Arista network device uses role-based access control, the network device must enforce organization-defined role-based access control policies over defined subjects and objects.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Organizations can create specific roles based on job functions and the authorizations (i.e., privileges) to perform needed op...
    Rule Medium Severity

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