The system must not send IPv4 Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) redirects.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22417 | GEN003610 | SV-37629r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| ICMP redirect messages are used by routers to inform hosts that a more direct route exists for a particular destination. These messages contain information from the system's route table possibly revealing portions of the network topology. |
| 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-31666r1_fix) |
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| Configure the system to not send IPv4 ICMP redirect messages. Edit /etc/sysctl.conf and add a setting for "net.ipv4.conf.all.send_redirects=0" and "net.ipv4.conf.default.send_redirects=0". # sysctl -p |