Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-215265 | AIX7-00-002066 | SV-215265r508663_rule | Medium |
Description |
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If the system is configured for IP forwarding and is not a designated router, it could be used to bypass network security by providing a path for communication not filtered by network devices. |
STIG | Date |
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IBM AIX 7.x Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-09-11 |
Check Text ( C-16463r294246_chk ) |
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From the command prompt, run the following command: # /usr/sbin/no -o ip6forwarding ip6forwarding = 0 If the value returned is not "0", this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-16461r294247_fix) |
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Disable IPv6 forwarding on the system: # /usr/sbin/no -p -o ip6forwarding=0 |