The system is configured to allow SYN attacks.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4117 | 3.102 | SV-4117r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Adjusts retransmission of TCP SYN-ACKs. When enabled, connection responses time out more quickly in the event of a SYN DoS attack. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows XP Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-5725r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “MSS: (SynAttackProtect) Syn attack protection level (protects against DoS)” to “Connections time out sooner if a SYN attack is detected”. |