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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 |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
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. |