Check: RHEL-06-000116
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 STIG:
RHEL-06-000116
(in versions v2 r2 through v1 r14)
Title
The operating system must connect to external networks or information systems only through managed IPv4 interfaces consisting of boundary protection devices arranged in accordance with an organizational security architecture. (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-217931r603264_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-217931
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
| CCI-001098 |
The information system connects to external networks or information systems only through managed interfaces consisting of boundary protection devices arranged in accordance with an organizational security architecture. |