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The manufacturer’s default passwords have not been changed for all SAN management software.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>The changing of passwords from the default value blocks malicious users with knowledge of the default passwords for the manufacturer's SAN Management software from creating a denial of service by disrupting the SAN or reconfigure the SAN topology leading to a compromise of sensitive data. The IAO/NSO will ensure that the manufacturer’s default passwords are changed for all SAN management software.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility>Information Assurance Officer</Responsibility><Responsibility>Network Security Officer</Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-6792r1_rule
Severity
High
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Develop a plan to change manufacturer’s default passwords for all SAN management software.  Obtain CM approval of the plan and implement the plan.