[BUG] nftables module is missing support for icmpv6-types
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Description
Description
While most nftables flags are supported, icmpv6-type packets can't be addressed.
Expected behavior
Salt should allow icmpv6-types to be used in ipv6 nftables rules.
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Research direction
Start by locating Salt's nftables module and its existing handling for nftables flags and IPv6 rules. Add support for using icmpv6-types in IPv6 nftables rules, then verify that such a rule can address icmpv6-type packets.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- networking
- Issue type
- Bug
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- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
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- Mostly clear
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