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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

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

    <VulnDiscussion>An inactive interface is rarely monitored or controlled and may expose a network to an undetected attack on that interface. U...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-NET-000131-RTR-000035

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A compromised router introduces risk to the entire network infrastructure, as well as data resources that are accessible via ...
    Rule Info Severity
  • SRG-NET-000168-RTR-000077

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    Group
  • The NSX Tier-0 Gateway router must be configured to have Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) mask replies 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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