Path Computation Element Communication Protocol (PCECP) Specific Requirements for Inter-Area MPLS and GMPLS Traffic Engineering
RFC 4927
Yes
No Objection
Note: This ballot was opened for revision 05 and is now closed.
Lars Eggert No Objection
(Ross Callon; former steering group member) Yes
(Brian Carpenter; former steering group member) No Objection
(Dan Romascanu; former steering group member) (was Discuss) No Objection
(David Kessens; former steering group member) No Objection
(Jari Arkko; former steering group member) No Objection
(Magnus Westerlund; former steering group member) No Objection
(Mark Townsley; former steering group member) No Objection
(Russ Housley; former steering group member) No Objection
From the SecDir Review by Cathy Meadows: RFC 4657 explicitly includes multi-area networks among multi-domain networks. It then goes on the say, in the security considerations section: Of particular relevance are the implications for confidentiality inherent in a PCECP for multi-domain networks. It is not necessarily the case that a multi-domain PCE solution will compromise security, but solutions MUST examine their impacts in this area. More needs to be said aboutt multi-area routing and trust issues. The document says that it does not open up any new trust issues. Even though the different areas are administered by the same entity, there may still be issues if one or more of the areas is compromised.
(Ted Hardie; former steering group member) No Objection