GNU/Linux - Disable Ping (ICMP) Responses With Linux

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Disable Ping (ICMP) Responses With Linux
Topic: GNU/Linux Posted:2005-08-06
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This is a kernel parameter that you can set with /etc/sysctl.conf by adding two lines:

# tail -n 2 /etc/sysctl.conf
net.ipv4.icmp_echo_ignore_broadcasts = 1
net.ipv4.icmp_echo_ignore_all = 1

Apply the changes by using the sysctl -p command:

# sysctl -p
.
.
.
net.ipv4.icmp_echo_ignore_broadcasts = 1
net.ipv4.icmp_echo_ignore_all = 1
#

There are various security reasons why you would want to do this. There are also some administration reasons why you shouldn't do this. :)

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