Re: [Idr] Accept draft-wkumari-idr-as0-01.txt ?

Warren,

Wouldn't this be a DoS attack vector if the attacker originates a valid prefix with ASN0?

It wouldn't be a global attack, but it may generate some local black holes for the victim, is it?

Regards,
-as

On 27 Oct 2011, at 11:29, Warren Kumari <warren@kumari.net> wrote:

> Hello IDRites,
> 
> I would like to draw your attention to draft-wkumari-idr-as0-01.txt  ( http://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-wkumari-idr-as0-01 ) - I am asking that this draft be considered for WG adoption.
> 
> 
> I have already received some feedback, mainly suggesting:
> 
> - Add a text for AS number 0 as a reserved in Aggregator and AS4
> Aggregator attribute
> 
> - Add text for AS number 0 as a reserved value in communities and
> extended communities. (RFC 1997 and Four-octet AS Specific Extended
> Communities)
> 
> Also suggested was providing a little more information on what to do it you do receive a route containing AS0  (more descriptive than just "MUST NOT accept" (for example, stating that it should be "excluded from the Phase 2 decision function")).
> 
> Anyway, I would value your feedback and input.
> 
> W
> 
> 
> 
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