Title

The DataPower Gateway must not use 0.0.0.0 as a listening IP address for any service. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Using 0.0.0.0 as a listening address allows all interfaces to receive traffic for the service. This creates an unnecessary exposure when services are configured to listen on this address.

Check Content

Go to Default domain. Click Status >> Main >> Active Services >> Click Show All Domains. Review IP addresses assigned to active services. If any list 0.0.0.0, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Log on to each active domain. Click Objects >> Protocol Handlers >> HTTP Front Side Handlers. Click on the name of any Handler listed that uses the IP Address of 0.0.0.0. Change the IP Address >> Click Apply. Click Objects >> Protocol Handlers >> HTTPS Front Side Handlers. Click on the name of any Handler listed that uses the IP Address of 0.0.0.0. Change the IP Address >> Click Apply >> Click Save Configuration.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-79807r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-65317

Group Title: SRG-NET-000364-ALG-000122

Expert Comments

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