V-38511: IP forwarding for IPv4 must not be enabled, unless the system is a router.
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IP forwarding permits the kernel to forward packets from one network interface
to another. The ability to forward packets between two networks is only
appropriate for systems acting as routers.

Details: `V-38511 in STIG Viewer`_.

.. _V-38511 in STIG Viewer: https://www.stigviewer.com/stig/red_hat_enterprise_linux_6/2015-05-26/finding/V-38511

Notes for deployers
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.. include:: developer-notes/V-38511.rst