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IPv6 source routing must be configured to highest protection.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-21955 3.155 SV-25278r2_rule Low
Description
Configuring the system to disable IPv6 source routing protects against spoofing.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-07-22

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-65549r2_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "MSS: (DisableIPSourceRouting IPv6) IP source routing protection level (protects against packet spoofing)" to "Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled".