JUEX-L2-000030 - The Juniper layer 2 switch must be configured to disable all dynamic VLAN registration protocols.

Information

Dynamic VLAN registration protocols provide centralized management of VLAN domains, which can reduce administration in a switched network. Interfaces are assigned to VLANs and the VLAN is dynamically registered on the trunked interface. Removing the last active interface from the VLAN automatically prunes the VLAN from the trunked interface, preserving bandwidth. Member switches remain synchronized via the exchange of Protocol Data Units (PDU). Protocols like Cisco VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP) and IEEE 802.1ak Multiple VLAN Registration Protocol (MVRP) permit dynamically registering/de-registering VLANs on trunked interfaces. Without authentication, forged PDUs can allow access to previously inaccessible VLANs, or inclusion of unauthorized VLANs or switches. Only VTP currently supports authentication.

Solution

Configure the switch to disable all dynamic VLAN registration protocols.

delete protocols mvrp

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_Juniper_EX_Switches_Y24M07_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION

References: 800-53|IA-7, CAT|II, CCI|CCI-000803, Rule-ID|SV-253950r843883_rule, STIG-ID|JUEX-L2-000030, Vuln-ID|V-253950

Plugin: Juniper

Control ID: 96239c367501a352dba64661beaae43b69bc284885595aa7cc38ef82f74be15c