DHCP Services must be disabled.

From Perimeter Router Security Technical Implementation Guide Cisco

Part of DHCP service is not disabled on premise

SV-5617r2_rule DHCP Services must be disabled.

Vulnerability discussion

By sending a large packet to the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) port it is possible to freeze the routers processing engine.

Check content

Review the device configuration to determine if DHCP services are running. If DHCP services are enabled, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the device to disable DHCP services.

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