DRAFT - Protection Profile for General Purpose Operating Systems
Rules and Groups employed by this XCCDF Profile
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Disable Kernel Parameter for IP Forwarding on IPv4 Interfaces
To set the runtime status of the <code>net.ipv4.ip_forward</code> kernel parameter, run the following command: <pre>$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.ip_fo...Rule Medium Severity -
Uncommon Network Protocols
The system includes support for several network protocols which are not commonly used. Although security vulnerabilities in kernel networking code ...Group -
Disable ATM Support
The Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is a protocol operating on network, data link, and physical layers, based on virtual circuits and virtual path...Rule Medium Severity -
Disable CAN Support
The Controller Area Network (CAN) is a serial communications protocol which was initially developed for automotive and is now also used in marine, ...Rule Medium Severity -
Disable IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Support
The IEEE 1394 (FireWire) is a serial bus standard for high-speed real-time communication. To configure the system to prevent the <code>firewire-co...Rule Low Severity
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