The operating system must authenticate peripherals before establishing a connection.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-203730 | SRG-OS-000378 | SRG-OS-000378-GPOS-00163 | SV-203730r958820_rule | 2024-12-04 | 3 |
| Description |
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| Without authenticating devices, unidentified or unknown devices may be introduced, thereby facilitating malicious activity. Peripherals include, but are not limited to, such devices as flash drives, external storage, and printers. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| Verify the operating system authenticates peripherals before establishing a connection. If it does not, this is a finding. |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Configure the operating system to authenticate peripherals before establishing a connection. |