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Cisco NX OS Switch RTR Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-NET-000205-RTR-000001
The Cisco switch must be configured to restrict traffic destined to itself.
The Cisco switch must be configured to restrict traffic destined to itself.
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The Cisco switch must be configured to restrict traffic destined to itself.
High Severity
<VulnDiscussion>The route processor handles traffic destined to the switch—the key component used to build forwarding paths and is instrumental with all network management functions. Hence, any disruption or DoS attack to the route processor can result in mission critical network outages.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>