How to block ICMPv4 message type 17 (Address Mask Request) and 18 (Address Mask Reply) with firewalld ?

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Issue

  • How to block ICMPv4 message type 17 (Address Mask Request) and 18 (Address Mask Reply) with firewalld ?
  • Are ICMPv4 message type 17 (Address Mask Request) and 18 (Address Mask Reply) supported by firewalld?
  • Why I can't create a rule with firewalld to block ICMPv4 message type 17 (Address Mask Request) and 18 (Address Mask Reply)?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    • 9.0
    • 8.0
    • 7.0

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