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The router must be configured to have Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) mask replies disabled on all external interfaces.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-78225 SRG-NET-000362-RTR-000114 SV-92931r1_rule Medium
Description
The ICMP supports IP traffic by relaying information about paths, routes, and network conditions. Routers automatically send ICMP messages under a wide variety of conditions. Mask Reply ICMP messages are commonly used by attackers for network mapping and diagnosis.
STIG Date
Router Security Requirements Guide 2020-06-30

Details

Check Text ( C-77781r1_chk )
Review the device configuration to determine if controls have been defined to ensure the router does not send ICMP Mask Reply messages out to any external interfaces.

If ICMP Mask Reply messages are enabled on any external interfaces, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-84953r1_fix)
Disable ICMP mask replies on all external interfaces.