>>>>> Loose mode would drop failing routes, iff there is covering (i.e. less >>>>> specific is ok) route already in RIB. >>>> isn't that exactly the hole punching attack? >>> No, as the the more specific route is signed and is preferred (longest >>> match routing) against the less specific hijacked route >> clearly i am missing something. got a write-up? > sorry my mistake, you're right
been around this a few times. no magic pill found. would love to learn of one. but one either wants to stop mis-originations or not. but i would like to see an actual write-up of this 'loose mode' and terse would be fine, heck preferred. :) randy