The application services and interfaces must be compatible with and ready for IPv6 networks.

From Application Security and Development Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-002853

SV-84969r1_rule The application services and interfaces must be compatible with and ready for IPv6 networks.

Vulnerability discussion

If the application has not been upgraded to execute on an IPv6-only network, there is a possibility the application will not execute properly, and as a result, a denial of service could occur.In order to operate on an IPV6 network, the application must be capable of making IPV6 compatible network socket calls.

Check content

Verify the application environment is compliant with all DoD IPv6 Standards Profile for IPv6 Capable Products guidance for servers. If the application environment is not compliant with all DoD IPv6 Standards Profile for IPv6 Capable Products guidance for servers, this is a finding.

Fix text

Design application to be compliant with all Department of Defense (DoD) Information Technology Standards Registry (DISR) IPv6 profiles.

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