Check: WINFW-000001
Windows Vista STIG:
WINFW-000001
(in versions v6 r42 through v6 r41)
Title
A host-based firewall must be installed and enabled on the system. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
A firewall provides a line of defense against attack, allowing or blocking inbound and outbound connections based on a set of rules.
Check Content
Determine if a host-based firewall is installed and enabled on the system. If a host-based firewall is not installed and enabled on the system, this is a finding. The configuration requirements will be determined by the applicable firewall STIG.
Fix Text
Install and enable a host-based firewall on the system.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-55079r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-42420
Group Title: WINFW-000001
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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 |