The system must not respond to ICMPv6 echo requests sent to a broadcast address.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-23972 | GEN007950 | SV-28928r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Responding to broadcast ICMP echo requests facilitates network mapping and provides a vector for amplification attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-30066r1_chk ) |
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| Determine if the system responds to IPv6 multicast ICMP ECHO_REQUESTs. If it does, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-26897r1_fix) |
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| Configure the system to not respond to IPv6 multicast ICMP ECHO_REQUESTs. |