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The IPv6 protocol handler must be prevented from dynamic loading unless needed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-22542 GEN007720 SV-26217r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
IPv6 is the next generation of the Internet protocol. Binding this protocol to the network stack increases the attack surface of the host. Unprivileged local processes may be able to cause the system to dynamically load a protocol handler by opening a socket using the protocol.
STIG Date
UNIX SRG 2013-03-26

Details

Check Text ( C-29297r1_chk )
If the system uses IPv6, this is not applicable.
Determine if the IPv6 protocol handler is prevented from dynamic loading. If it is not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-26329r1_fix)
Configure the system to prevent the dynamic loading of the IPv6 protocol handler.