The network device must prohibit installation of software without explicit privileged status.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Allowing anyone to install software, without explicit privileges, creates the risk that untested or potentially malicious software will be installed on the system. This requirement applies to code changes and upgrades for all network devices.
- ID
- SV-202105r984110_rule
- Version
- SRG-APP-000378-NDM-000302
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Configure the network device to prohibit installation of software without explicit privileged status.