AIX must not have IP forwarding for IPv6 enabled unless the system is an IPv6 router.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-215265 | SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227 | AIX7-00-002066 | SV-215265r991589_rule | 2024-08-16 | 3 |
| Description |
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| If the system is configured for IP forwarding and is not a designated router, it could be used to bypass network security by providing a path for communication not filtered by network devices. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| From the command prompt, run the following command: # /usr/sbin/no -o ip6forwarding ip6forwarding = 0 If the value returned is not "0", this is a finding. |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Disable IPv6 forwarding on the system: # /usr/sbin/no -p -o ip6forwarding=0 |