Symptom
The "service pad" command is enabled by default in all versions of IOS. It is a legacy x25 protocol that should be disabled by default in future versions of code. The goal of this enhancement defect is to turn it off by default.
Conditions
Any IOS version currently in production has the "service pad" command enabled by default.
Workaround
A typical router hardening process includes turning off the feature with the "no service pad" command.
Further Problem Description
None.
PSIRT Evaluation
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