The system must log martian packets.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22418 | GEN003611 | SV-37630r1_rule | ECAT-1 | Low |
| Description |
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| Martian packets are packets containing addresses known by the system to be invalid. Logging these messages allows the SA to identify misconfigurations or attacks in progress. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-31667r1_fix) |
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| Configure the system to log martian packets. Edit /etc/sysctl.conf and add a setting for "net.ipv4.conf.all.log_martians=1" and "net.ipv4.conf.default.log_martians=1". Reload the sysctls. Procedure: # sysctl -p |