Title

IP stateless autoconfiguration limits state must be enabled. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

IP stateless autoconfiguration could configure routes that circumvent preferred routes if not limited.

Check Content

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\ Value Name: EnableIPAutoConfigurationLimits Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> TCPIP Settings -> Parameters -> "Set IP Stateless Autoconfiguration Limits State" to "Enabled".

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Vulnerability ID: V-36673

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