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4.2.3.5 Broadcast Request
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4.2.3.5 Broadcast Request
4.2.3.5 Broadcast Request
A TFTP request directed to a broadcast address SHOULD be
silently ignored.
- DISCUSSION:
Due to the weak access control capability of TFTP,
directed broadcasts of TFTP requests to random networks
could create a significant security hole.
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