STIGQter: STIG Summary: Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) Security Requirements Guide Version: 2 Release: 6 Benchmark Date: 24 Jul 2020:

The IDPS must block malicious ICMP packets by properly configuring ICMP signatures and rules.

DISA Rule

SV-69601r1_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-55355

Group Title

SRG-NET-000273-IDPS-00204

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000273-IDPS-00204

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001312 - The information system generates error messages that provide information necessary for corrective actions without revealing information that could be exploited by adversaries.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the IDPS to block malicious ICMP packets by properly configuring ICMP signatures and rules.

Check Contents

Verify the IDPS blocks malicious ICMP packets by properly configuring ICMP signatures and rules.

If the IDPS does not block malicious ICMP packets by properly configuring ICMP signatures and rules, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-55355

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000273-IDPS-00204

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the IDPS blocks malicious ICMP packets by properly configuring ICMP signatures and rules.

If the IDPS does not block malicious ICMP packets by properly configuring ICMP signatures and rules, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2358

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