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Layer 2 Switch Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-NET-000512

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    Group
  • The layer 2 switch must have the native VLAN assigned to an ID other than the default VLAN for all 802.1q trunk links.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;VLAN hopping can be initiated by an attacker who has access to a switch port belonging to the same VLAN as the native VLAN of...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000512

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    Group
  • The layer 2 switch must not have any switch ports assigned to the native VLAN.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Double encapsulation can be initiated by an attacker who has access to a switch port belonging to the native VLAN of the trun...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-NET-000512

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The layer 2 switch must be configured in accordance with the security configuration settings based on DoD security configuration or implementation guidance, including STIGs, NSA configuration guides, CTOs, and DTMs.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Configuring the network device to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensures ...
    Rule Medium Severity

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