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The system must prevent local applications from generating source-routed packets.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-22413 GEN003606 SV-26076r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
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
Solaris 9 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-01-08

Details

Check Text ( C-29251r1_chk )
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)
Configure the system to prevent local applications from generating source-routed packets.