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The system must not be configured for network bridging.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-22421 GEN003619 SV-38804r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
Some systems have the ability to bridge or switch frames (link-layer forwarding) between multiple interfaces. This can be useful in a variety of situations but, if enabled when not needed, has the potential to bypass network partitioning and security.
STIG Date
Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide 2011-08-17

Details

Check Text ( C-36858r1_chk )
Not applicable (NA) for AIX.
Fix Text (F-31726r1_fix)
None required.