Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-21955 | 3.155 | SV-25278r2_rule | Low |
Description |
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Configuring the system to disable IPv6 source routing protects against spoofing. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-02-21 |
Check Text ( C-60817r2_chk ) |
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Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in. Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view. Navigate to Local Policies >> Security Options. If the value for "MSS: (DisableIPSourceRouting IPv6) IP source routing protection level (protects against packet spoofing)" is not set to "Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled", this is a finding. The policy referenced configures the following registry value: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip6\Parameters\ Value Name: DisableIpSourceRouting Type: REG_DWORD Value: 2 |
Fix Text (F-65549r2_fix) |
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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". |