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

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-251773	T1RT-3X-000084	SV-251773r810219_rule		Low

Description
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.

Description

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.

STIG	Date
VMware NSX-T Tier 1 Gateway RTR Security Technical Implementation Guide	2022-03-09

Details

Check Text ( C-55210r810217_chk )
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 Text (F-55164r810218_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".