Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-22491 | GEN005610 | SV-26810r1_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 |
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SOLARIS 10 X86 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-03-31 |
Check Text ( C-27798r1_chk ) |
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Check if the system is configured for IPv6 forwarding. # ndd /dev/ip6 ip6_forwarding If the value is not 0, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-24053r1_fix) |
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Disable IPv6 forwarding. # ndd -set /dev/ip6 ip6_forwarding 0 Edit startup scripts as necessary; add this command or remove commands setting the value to 1. |