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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-000362-RTR-000115

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A rogue router could send a fictitious routing update to convince a site's perimeter router to send traffic to an incorrect o...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-NET-000205-RTR-000014

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    Group
  • The NSX Tier-0 Gateway router must be configured to restrict it from accepting outbound IP packets that contain an illegitimate address in the source address field by enabling Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding (uRPF).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A compromised host in an enclave can be used by a malicious platform to launch cyber attacks on third parties. This is a comm...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-NET-000230-RTR-000001

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    Group
  • The NSX Tier-0 Gateway router must be configured to implement message authentication for all control plane protocols.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A rogue router could send a fictitious routing update to convince a site's perimeter router to send traffic to an incorrect o...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-NET-000230-RTR-000002

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If the same keys are used between External Border Gateway Protocol (eBGP) neighbors, the chance of a hacker compromising any ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-NET-000362-RTR-000113

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The ICMP supports IP traffic by relaying information about paths, routes, and network conditions. Routers automatically send ...
    Rule Medium Severity

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