ICMP Redirect issue on my Workstation

[mcse_696]

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I read about ICMP redirect type 5 packet, ICMP redirects are used by routers to specify better routing paths out of one network, then send back ICMP redirect packet to client to update its routing table, its seems to be important ICMP type.
On the other hand ICMP redirect security risks atacker can basically alter your host's routing tables and diver traffic towards external hosts on a path of his/her choice.
how can I decide if I must disabled ICMP redirect or not in my network or not??
suck as mt servers 2003 need ICMP redirect

[Milton.J]

ICMP redirects can be disabled but for that you will have to consult with your network administrator. Discuss the situation with your network admin/consultant and then decide whether to disable the redirects or not. According to me there should be some way in which the host routing table can be protected from misuse.