At 09:43 AM 8/12/2002, you wrote:
>Paul Jacobs wrote:
>
> > If network admin's would setup there network right this could
> > not happen!.
> > A simple command in your cisco powered router config can stop
> > forged addresses from getting to your box. That command would
> > be "ip verify unicast reverse-path" (no quotes)..
>
>Congratulations.
>
>It can, however, still happen if the packets are not spoofed.

And the chance of that happening are?


>Plus reverse-path verification is a great CPU hog; better to configure 
>your router to not accept bogon networks and ensure it only passes IP in 
>the right direction. Still, this is a Cobalt list, we ain't here to 
>discuss Cisco router IP setups.

I have both reverse-path verification and bogon networks locked up tight on 
all networks I setup... After all I have to look good, I am CCNA.


>Everyone note though that the "can be vulnerable to DoS attacks" comment 
>still stands if you do have your router configured properly. It's the 
>logging, and the blocking, which causes the problems. Like I said, keep 
>your services as secure as possible and everyone's happy.
>
>Graeme
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>Graeme Fowler
>System Administrator
>Host Europe Group PLC
>
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