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IPv6 source routing must be configured to highest protection.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-21955 WN08-SO-000037 SV-48430r2_rule ECSC-1 Low
Description
Configuring the system to disable IPv6 source routing protects against spoofing.
STIG Date
Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-07-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-41560r1_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".