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Check: GEN003606

VMware ESX 3 Server: GEN003606 (in version v1 r2)

Title

The system must prevent local applications from generating source-routed packets. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Source-routed packets allow the source of the packet to suggest routers forward the packet along a different path than configured on the router, which can be used to bypass network security measures.

Check Content

Determine if the system is configured to prevent local applications from generating source-routed packets. If this is not prevented, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the system to prevent local applications from generating source-routed packets.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-26076r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22413

Group Title: GEN003606

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
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
AC-4	Information Flow Enforcement