Title

IPv6 must be disabled until a deliberate transition strategy has been implemented. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

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.

Check Content

Fix Text

Uninstall the IPv6 protocol until a deliberate transition strategy has been implemented.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-30297r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-14262

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