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Cisco IOS Switch RTR Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-NET-000362-RTR-000112

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Cisco switch must be configured to have IP directed broadcast disabled on all interfaces.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;An IP directed broadcast is a datagram sent to the broadcast address of a subnet that is not directly attached to the sending...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-NET-000362-RTR-000113

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Cisco switch must be configured to have Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) unreachable 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-000362-RTR-000114

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Cisco switch must be configured to have Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) mask reply 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-000362-RTR-000115

    <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 access control list (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

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