The system must not be configured for network bridging.

From SOLARIS 10 X86 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

Associated with: CCI-001551

SV-42308r1_rule The system must not be configured for network bridging.

Vulnerability discussion

Some systems have the ability to bridge or switch frames (link-layer forwarding) between multiple interfaces. This can be useful in a variety of situations but, if enabled when not needed, has the potential to bypass network partitioning and security.

Check content

Ask the system administrator if network bridging software is installed on the system or the system is configured for network bridging. If network bridging software is installed or the system is configured for network bridging, this is a finding.

Fix text

Remove the network bridging software and configuration from the system.

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