Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-22413 | GEN003606 | SV-26076r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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Source-routed packets allow the source of the packet to suggest routers forward the packet along a different path than configured on the router, which can be used to bypass network security measures. |
STIG | Date |
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Solaris 9 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-02 |
Check Text ( C-29251r1_chk ) |
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Determine if the system is configured to prevent local applications from generating source-routed packets. If this is not prevented, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-26270r1_fix) |
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Configure the system to prevent local applications from generating source-routed packets. |