Check: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00232
General Purpose Operating System SRG:
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00232
(in versions v2 r7 through v1 r4)
Title
The operating system must enable an application firewall, if available. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Firewalls protect computers from network attacks by blocking or limiting access to open network ports. Application firewalls limit which applications are allowed to communicate over the network.
Check Content
Verify the operating system enabled an application firewall, if available. If it does not, this is a finding. If the operating system does not support an application firewall, this may be downgraded to a CAT III finding.
Fix Text
Ensure the operating system's application firewall is enabled, if available.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-203784r388482_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-203784
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |