Proxy ARP must not be enabled on the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22415 | GEN003608 | SV-26079r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Proxy ARP allows a system to respond to ARP requests on one interface on behalf of hosts connected to another interface. If this function is enabled when not required, addressing information may be leaked between the attached network segments. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-30043r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the system has proxy ARP enabled. If so, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-26877r1_fix) |
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| Disable proxy ARP on the system. |