The RUCKUS ICX router must be configured to have Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) redirects disabled on all external interfaces.
Overview
Finding ID
Version
Rule ID
IA Controls
Severity
V-273633
RCKS-RTR-000660
SV-273633r1110939_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. Redirect ICMP messages are commonly used by attackers for network mapping and diagnosis.