Description

It is possible to supersede other MAC addresses in the network because the associated switch lacks protection mechanisms, such as PortSecurity.

Impact

- Steal sensitive information. - Facilitate other attacks such as Denial-of-Service DoS attacks, session hijacking and man-in-the-middle MitM attacks.

Recommendation

Set network controls (PortSecurity) in the affected switches.

Threat

Attacker from the Internet performing a MitM attack.

Expected Remediation Time

⏱️ 60 minutes.

Requirements

Fixes