The system must prevent local applications from generating source-routed packets.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22413 | GEN003606 | SV-38949r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| Source-routed packets allow the source of the packet to suggest routers forward the packet along a different path than configured on the router, which can be used to bypass network security measures. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28609r1_chk ) |
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| # /usr/sbin/no -o ipsrcroutesend If the result is not 0, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32496r1_fix) |
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| # /usr/sbin/no -po "ipsrcroutesend=0" |