STIGUI
V-251773CAT III — Low severitySV-251773r810219_rule

The NSX-T Tier-1 Gateway must be configured to have multicast disabled if not in use.

Rule version T1RT-3X-000084 · STIG v1 · 2022-03-09

Discussion

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 attacks by malicious users within the network. Preventing network breaches from within is dependent on implementing a comprehensive defense-in-depth strategy, including securing each device connected to the network. This is accomplished by following and implementing all security guidance applicable for each node type. A fundamental step in securing each router is to enable only the capabilities required for operation.

Check

From the NSX-T Manager web interface, go to Networking >> Tier-1 Gateways.

For every Tier-1 Gateway, expand the Tier-1 Gateway then expand Multicast to view the Multicast configuration.

If Multicast is enabled and not in use, this is a finding.

Fix

To disable Multicast do the following:

From the NSX-T Manager web interface, go to Networking >> Tier-1 Gateways and edit the target Tier-1 Gateway.

Expand Multicast and change from "Enabled" to "Disabled" and then click "Save".

Identifiers

Group ID
V-251773
Group title
SRG-NET-000131-RTR-000035
Rule ID
SV-251773r810219_rule
Check ID
C-55210r810217_chk
Fix ID
F-55164r810218_fix