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IP forwarding for IPv4 must not be enabled, unless the system is a router.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-12023 GEN005600 SV-12524r2_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
If the system is configured for IP forwarding and is not a designated router, it could be used to bypass network security by providing a path for communication not filtered by network devices.
STIG Date
VMware ESX 3 Server 2016-05-13

Details

Check Text ( C-7988r2_chk )
Determine if the system is configured for IPv4 forwarding. If so, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-11282r2_fix)
Disable IPv4 forwarding on the system.