The RUCKUS ICX router must be configured to have Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) unreachable notifications disabled on all external interfaces.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-273631 | RCKS-RTR-000640 | SV-273631r1110937_rule | Medium |
| Description |
| 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. |
| STIG | Date |
| RUCKUS ICX Router Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-06-03 |
Details
| Check Text (C-77722r1109913_chk) |
| 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. show run verify "no ip icmp unreachable" is present If ICMP unreachable notifications are enabled on any external interfaces, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-77627r1109914_fix) |
| Configure the ICX to not send ICMP unreachable messages. conf t no ip icmp unreachable wr mem |