Re: ndp(1) and arp(1) enhancements for easier scripting of IPv6 prefix delegation

Mouse <[email protected]> Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:43:46 -0400 (EDT)
Newsgroups gmane.os.netbsd.devel.network
Message-ID <[email protected]>
> I see this approach as problematic:

> [...]

>   you're using it to configure firewall, but arp/ndp is not
>   authenticated

It's possible malicious hosts on the inside are not within the poster's
threat model.  (They certainly aren't within mine.)

>   you're assuming not using privacy extensions

This is problematic?  Not everyone feels a need for them.

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