IP forwarding for IPv4 must not be enabled, unless the system is a router.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12023 | GEN005600 | SV-37929r1_rule | ECSC-1 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-32422r1_fix) |
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| Edit "/etc/sysctl.conf" and set net.ipv4.ip_forward to "0". Restart the system or run "sysctl -p" to make the change take effect. |