The network device must be configured to provide a logout mechanism for administrator-initiated communication sessions.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-202085 | SRG-APP-000296 | SRG-APP-000296-NDM-000280 | SV-202085r961224_rule | 2025-09-10 | 5 |
Description
If an administrator cannot explicitly end a device management session, the session may remain open and be exploited by an attacker; this is referred to as a zombie session.
ℹ️ Check
Review the network device configuration to determine if it is configured to enable a logout for administrator-initiated communication sessions.
If the network device is not configured to provide a logout mechanism for these sessions, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Configure the network device to provide a logout capability for administrator-initiated communication sessions.