The router must be configured to have Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) unreachable notifications disabled on all external interfaces.

Associated with: CCI-002385

SV-92929r1_rule The router must be configured to have Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) unreachable notifications disabled on all external interfaces.

Vulnerability discussion

The ICMP supports IP traffic by relaying information about paths, routes, and network conditions. Routers automatically send ICMP messages under a wide variety of conditions. Host unreachable ICMP messages are commonly used by attackers for network mapping and diagnosis.

Check content

Review the device configuration to determine if controls have been defined to ensure the router does not send ICMP unreachable notifications out to any external interfaces. If ICMP unreachable notifications are enabled on any external interfaces, this is a finding.

Fix text

Disable ICMP unreachable notifications on all external interfaces.

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