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The firewall must reject requests for access or services where the source address received by the firewall specifies a loopback address.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14644 | NET0380 | SV-15270r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The loopback address is used by an Inter-Processor Control (IPC) mechanism that enables the client and server portion of an application running on the same machine to communicate, and so it is trusted. It should never be used as the source IP address of an inbound or outbound transmission. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Firewall Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-09-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-12660r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Review the device configuration to determine if filters are in place to block loopback addresses. If loopback addresses are not being filtered by the firewall, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-14104r2_fix) |
|---|
| Establish filters to block any attempt from the firewall or any network to pass any packets claiming to be from a loopback address. |