ICMP netmask request response

Risk Level: Low risk vulnerability  Low

Check or Attack Name: IcmpNmask

Platforms: Any
Description:

A response was received to an ICMP netmask request. By determining the netmasks of various machines in your network, an attacker can better map your subnet structure and infer trust relationships.

Remedy:

Configure your firewall or filtering router to block outgoing ICMP packets.

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