The system is configured to allow dead gateway detection.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4109 | 3.093 | SV-29607r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Allows TCP to peform dead-gateway detection, switching to a backup gateway if a number of connections to a gateway are experiencing difficulty. If enabled, an attacker could force internal traffic to be directed to a gateway outside the network. This setting applies to all network adapters, regardless of their individual settings. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Win2k3 Audit | 2013-06-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-5712r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the system to disable dead gateway detection. |