Check: GEN007880
AIX 5.3 STIG:
GEN007880
(in version v1 r3)
Title
The system must not send IPv6 ICMP redirects. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
ICMP redirect messages are used by routers to inform hosts that a more direct route exists for a particular destination. These messages contain information from the system's route table that could reveal portions of the network topology.
Check Content
# /usr/sbin/no -o ipsendredirects If the value returned is not 0, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the system to not send IPv6 ICMP redirects. # /usr/sbin/no -p -o ipsendredirects=0
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-38826r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-22551
Group Title:
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
Number | Definition |
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CCI-001551 |
The organization defines approved authorizations for controlling the flow of information between interconnected systems. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
Number | Title |
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AC-4 |
Information Flow Enforcement |