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Each eBGP neighbor must be authenticated with a unique password.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-14666 NET0412 SV-15300r2_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
If the same passwords are used between eBGP neighbors, the chance of a hacker compromising any of the BGP sessions increases. It is possible that a malicious user exists in one autonomous system who would know the password used for the eBGP session. This user would then be able to hijack BGP sessions with other trusted neighbors.
STIG Date
Perimeter Router Security Technical Implementation Guide Juniper 2018-02-27

Details

Check Text ( C-12695r2_chk )
Review the device configuration to determine if each eBGP peer is authenticated with a unique password.

If a unique password is not configured for each eBGP peer, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-14124r2_fix)
Configure unique password for each eBGP neighbor.