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VMware NSX-T Tier-0 Gateway RTR Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-NET-000362-RTR-000114
The NSX-T Tier-0 Gateway must be configured to have Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) mask replies disabled on all external interfaces.
The NSX-T Tier-0 Gateway must be configured to have Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) mask replies disabled on all external interfaces.
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The NSX-T Tier-0 Gateway must be configured to have Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) mask replies disabled on all external interfaces.
Medium Severity
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