name:Review Network Interfaces with IP Forwarding Enabled
author:princechaddha
severity:medium
description:|
Ensure that all Microsoft Azure network interfaces (NICs) with IP forwarding enabled are regularly reviewed for security and compliance reasons. IP forwarding allows a virtual machine (VM) to receive and send network traffic not intended for its own IP, used primarily by network virtual appliances.
impact:|
If improperly managed, IP forwarding can expose Azure environments to security risks, potentially allowing traffic redirection or eavesdropping.
remediation:|
Regularly review and validate the necessity of IP forwarding settings on Azure NICs. Ensure that only authorized and secure virtual appliances use this feature.