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The IPv6 protocol handler must not be bound to the network stack unless needed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22541 | GEN007700 | SV-26216r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| IPv6 is the next version of the Internet protocol. Binding this protocol to the network stack increases the attack surface of the host. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29296r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the IPv6 protocol handler is bound to the network stack, and the system does not need IPv6, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-26328r1_fix) |
|---|
| Unbind the IPv6 protocol handler from the network stack. |