Check: OL6-00-000113
Oracle Linux 6 STIG:
OL6-00-000113
(in versions v2 r7 through v1 r9)
Title
The system must employ a local IPv4 firewall. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The "iptables" service provides the system's host-based firewalling capability for IPv4 and ICMP.
Check Content
If the system is a cross-domain system, this is not applicable. Run the following command to determine the current status of the "iptables" service: # service iptables status If the service is not running, it should return the following: iptables: Firewall is not running. If the service is not running, this is a finding.
Fix Text
The "iptables" service can be enabled with the following commands: # chkconfig iptables on # service iptables start
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-219551r793808_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-219551
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
CCI-001118 |
The information system implements host-based boundary protection mechanisms for servers, workstations, and mobile devices. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |