The Cisco switch must be configured to have Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) mask reply messages disabled on all external interfaces.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-221001 | CISC-RT-000180 | SV-221001r856406_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| The ICMP supports IP traffic by relaying information about paths, routes, and network conditions. Switches automatically send ICMP messages under a wide variety of conditions. Mask Reply ICMP messages are commonly used by attackers for network mapping and diagnosis. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Cisco IOS XE Switch RTR Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-09-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-22716r408797_chk ) |
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| Review the switch configuration and verify that ip mask-reply command is not enabled on any external interfaces as shown in the example below: interface GigabitEthernet0/1 ip address x.x.x.x 255.255.255.0 ip mask-reply If the ip mask-reply command is configured on any external interface, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-22705r408798_fix) |
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| Disable ip mask-reply on all external interfaces as shown below: SW1(config)#int g0/1 SW1(config-if)#no ip mask-reply |