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DHCP Services must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-5617 | NET0728 | SV-5617r2_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| By sending a large packet to the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) port it is possible to freeze the routers processing engine. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Perimeter L3 Switch Security Technical Implementation Guide - Cisco | 2016-07-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-58977r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Review the device configuration to determine if DHCP services are running. If DHCP services are enabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-63433r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the device to disable DHCP services. |