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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-58453 | AOSX-09-001215 | SV-72883r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| A source-routed packet attempts to specify the network path that the system should take. If the system is not configured to block the sending of source-routed packets, an attacker can redirect the system's network traffic. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-59289r1_chk ) |
|---|
| To check if the system is configured to forward source-routed packets, run the following command: sysctl net.inet.ip.sourceroute If the value is not set to '0', this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-63777r1_fix) |
|---|
| To configure the system to not forward source-routed packets, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf: net.inet.ip.sourceroute=0 |