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Cisco IOS XE Switch RTR Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The Cisco perimeter switch must be configured to drop IPv6 packets containing an extension header with the Endpoint Identification option.

    <VulnDiscussion>The optional and extensible natures of the IPv6 extension headers require higher scrutiny since many implementations do not a...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000364-RTR-000205

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Cisco perimeter switch must be configured to drop IPv6 packets containing the NSAP address option within Destination Option header.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The optional and extensible natures of the IPv6 extension headers require higher scrutiny since many implementations do not a...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000364-RTR-000206

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Cisco perimeter switch must be configured to drop IPv6 packets containing a Hop-by-Hop or Destination Option extension header with an undefined option type.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The optional and extensible natures of the IPv6 extension headers require higher scrutiny since many implementations do not a...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000018-RTR-000001

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Cisco switch must be configured to have Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) redirect messages disabled on all external interfaces.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The ICMP supports IP traffic by relaying information about paths, routes, and network conditions. Switches automatically send...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000078-RTR-000001

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Cisco switch must be configured to log all packets that have been dropped at interfaces via an ACL.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Auditing and logging are key components of any security architecture. It is essential for security personnel to know what is ...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-NET-000076-RTR-000001

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group

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