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The system must employ a local firewall.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22582 | GEN008520 | SV-38961r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| A local firewall protects the system from exposing unnecessary or undocumented network services to the local enclave. If a system within the enclave is compromised, firewall protection on an individual system continues to protect it from attack. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 6.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-03-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37947r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the system is using a local firewall. # lsfilt # smitty ipsec4 If local firewall is not configured and running, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32366r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the system to use a local firewall. Use SMIT to load the IPSEC filesets. #smit install Use SMIT to configure filters. #smit ipsec4 |