The DataPower Gateway must not use 0.0.0.0 as a listening IP address for any service.

From IBM DataPower ALG Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-002403

SV-79807r1_rule The DataPower Gateway must not use 0.0.0.0 as a listening IP address for any service.

Vulnerability 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.

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