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The system must prevent local applications from generating source-routed packets.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-51319 | OSX8-00-01215 | SV-65529r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The system must prevent local applications from generating source-routed packets. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) Workstation STIG | 2015-02-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-53667r1_chk ) |
|---|
| To check if the system is configured to generate source-routed packets, run the following command: sysctl net.inet.ip.sourceroute | awk '{ print $NF }' If the value is not set to "1", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-56119r1_fix) |
|---|
| To disable source routed packets, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf: net.inet.ip.sourceroute=1 |