STIGQter: STIG Summary: Router Security Requirements Guide Version: 4 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

The PE router providing MPLS Layer 2 Virtual Private Network (L2VPN) services must be configured to authenticate targeted Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) sessions used to exchange virtual circuit (VC) information using a FIPS-approved message authentication code algorithm.

DISA Rule

SV-207147r604135_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-207147

Group Title

SRG-NET-000343

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000343-RTR-000001

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001958 - The information system authenticates an organization-defined list of specific and/or types of devices before establishing a local, remote, or network connection.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Implement authentication for all targeted LDP sessions using a FIPS-approved message authentication code algorithm.

Check Contents

Review the router configuration to determine if LDP messages are being authenticated for the targeted LDP sessions.

If authentication is not being used for the LDP sessions using a FIPS-approved message authentication code algorithm, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-207147

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000343-RTR-000001

Severity Override Guidance

Review the router configuration to determine if LDP messages are being authenticated for the targeted LDP sessions.

If authentication is not being used for the LDP sessions using a FIPS-approved message authentication code algorithm, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2917

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