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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-000230-RTR-000002

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  • The NSX Tier-0 Gateway must be configured to use a unique password for each autonomous system (AS) with which it peers.

    If the same keys are used between External Border Gateway Protocol (eBGP) neighbors, the chance of a hacker compromising any of the BGP sessions increases. It is possible that a malicious user exis...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000362-RTR-000113

    Group
  • The NSX Tier-0 Gateway router must be configured to have Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) unreachable notifications disabled on all external interfaces.

    The ICMP supports IP traffic by relaying information about paths, routes, and network conditions. Routers automatically send ICMP messages under a wide variety of conditions. Host unreachable ICMP ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000362-RTR-000114

    Group
  • The NSX Tier-0 Gateway router must be configured to have Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) mask replies disabled on all external interfaces.

    The ICMP supports IP traffic by relaying information about paths, routes, and network conditions. Routers automatically send ICMP messages under a wide variety of conditions. Mask Reply ICMP messag...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000362-RTR-000115

    Group
  • The NSX Tier-0 Gateway router must be configured to have Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) redirects disabled on all external interfaces.

    The ICMP supports IP traffic by relaying information about paths, routes, and network conditions. Routers automatically send ICMP messages under a wide variety of conditions. Redirect ICMP messages...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000362-RTR-000117

    Group
  • SRG-NET-000512-RTR-000001

    Group

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