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VMware NSX 4.x Tier-0 Gateway Router Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-NET-000019-RTR-000003

    Group
  • The NSX Tier-0 Gateway router must be configured to disable Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) on all interfaces that are not required to support multicast routing.

    If multicast traffic is forwarded beyond the intended boundary, it could be intercepted by unauthorized or unintended personnel. Limiting where within the network a given multicast group's data is ...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-NET-000019-RTR-000007

    Group
  • The NSX Tier-0 Gateway router must be configured to have all inactive interfaces removed.

    An inactive interface is rarely monitored or controlled and may expose a network to an undetected attack on that interface. Unauthorized personnel with access to the communication facility could ga...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-NET-000131-RTR-000035

    Group
  • The NSX Tier-0 Gateway router must be configured to have the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) service disabled if not in use.

    A compromised router introduces risk to the entire network infrastructure, as well as data resources that are accessible via the network. The perimeter defense has no oversight or control of attack...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-NET-000168-RTR-000077

    Group
  • The NSX Tier-0 Gateway router must be configured to use encryption for Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocol authentication.

    A rogue router could send a fictitious routing update to convince a site's perimeter router to send traffic to an incorrect or even a rogue destination. This diverted traffic could be analyzed to l...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-NET-000205-RTR-000014

    Group
  • SRG-NET-000230-RTR-000001

    Group

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