Cisco IOS Switch RTR Security Technical Implementation Guide
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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The Cisco multicast Designated switch (DR) must be configured to set the shortest-path tree (SPT) threshold to infinity to minimalize source-group (S, G) state within the multicast topology where Any Source Multicast (ASM) is deployed.
<VulnDiscussion>ASM can have many sources for the same groups (many-to-many). For many receivers, the path via the RP may not be ideal compar...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-NET-000205-RTR-000014
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The Cisco perimeter switch must be configured to restrict it from accepting outbound IP packets that contain an illegitimate address in the source address field via egress filter or by enabling Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding (uRPF).
<VulnDiscussion>A compromised host in an enclave can be used by a malicious platform to launch cyberattacks on third parties. This is a commo...Rule High Severity -
SRG-NET-000205-RTR-000015
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The Cisco perimeter switch must be configured to block all packets with any IP options.
<VulnDiscussion>Packets with IP options are not fast switched and henceforth must be punted to the switch processor. Hackers who initiate den...Rule Medium Severity
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