The system must ignore IPv6 ICMP redirect messages.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22550 | GEN007860 | SV-26225r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| ICMP redirect messages are used by routers to inform hosts that a more direct route exists for a particular destination. These messages modify the host's route table and are unauthenticated. An illicit ICMP redirect message could result in a man-in-the-middle attack. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29306r1_chk ) |
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| Determine if the system is configured to ignore IPv6 ICMP redirect messages. If it is not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-26338r1_fix) |
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| Configure the system to ignore IPv6 ICMP redirect messages. |