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IPv6 will be disabled until a deliberate transition strategy has been implemented.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14262 | 5.050 | SV-32488r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Any nodes’ interface with IPv6 enabled by default presents a potential risk of traffic being transmitted or received without proper risk mitigation strategy and is, therefore, a serious security concern. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-29834r1_fix) |
|---|
| To disable IPv6 on all interfaces, configure the following registry key: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip6\Parameters Value Name: DisabledComponents Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0xffffffff |