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The system must not process ICMP timestamp requests.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22409 | GEN003602 | SV-26071r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| The processing of Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) timestamp requests increases the attack surface of the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29247r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the system is configured to respond to ICMP Timestamp requests. If so, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-26266r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the system to ignore ICMP Timestamp requests. |