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XCCDF
Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide
SRG-APP-000378
SRG-APP-000378
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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SRG-APP-000378
1 Rule
<GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
The network device must prohibit installation of software without explicit privileged status.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>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.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>