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Arista MLS EOS 4.2x Router Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-NET-000205-RTR-000002

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  • The Arista router must be configured to drop all fragmented Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) packets destined to itself.

    Fragmented ICMP packets can be generated by hackers for DoS attacks such as Ping O' Death and Teardrop. It is imperative that all fragmented ICMP packets are dropped.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000205-RTR-000003

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  • The Arista perimeter router must be configured to filter ingress traffic at the external interface on an inbound direction.

    Access lists are used to separate data traffic into that which it will route (permitted packets) and that which it will not route (denied packets). Secure configuration of routers makes use of acce...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000205-RTR-000005

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