STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMware NSX-T Tier-0 Gateway RTR Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 02 Sep 2022:

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

DISA Rule

SV-251752r856693_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-251752

Group Title

SRG-NET-000230-RTR-000002

Rule Version

T0RT-3X-000055

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.
• CCI-002205 - Uniquely identify and authenticate source by organization, system, application, service, and/or individual for information transfer.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

To set authentication for BGP neighbors do the following:

From the NSX-T Manager web interface, go to Networking >> Tier-0 Gateways, and expand the target Tier-0 gateway.

Expand BGP. Next to BGP Neighbors, click on the number present to open the dialog, and then select "Edit" on the target BGP Neighbor.

Under Timers & Password, enter a password up to 20 characters that is different from other autonomous systems, and then click "Save".

Check Contents

If the Tier-0 Gateway is not using BGP, this is Not Applicable.

Since the NSX-T Tier-0 Gateway does not reveal the current password, interview the router administrator to determine if unique keys are being used.

If unique keys are not being used for each AS, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-251752

Documentable

False

Rule Version

T0RT-3X-000055

Severity Override Guidance

If the Tier-0 Gateway is not using BGP, this is Not Applicable.

Since the NSX-T Tier-0 Gateway does not reveal the current password, interview the router administrator to determine if unique keys are being used.

If unique keys are not being used for each AS, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5452