BGP Routing Protocol Open Message Detection

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 1196

Synopsis

The remote host is advertising the BGP routing protocol.

Description

The remote host is advertising the BGP routing protocol.

Solution

Ensure that BGP is authorized with respect to network policies. If not needed, block access to port 179.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 1196

Family: Generic

Published: 8/20/2004

Updated: 6/1/2015