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The FA will ensure that if the firewall product operates on an OS platform, the host must be STIG compliant prior to the installation of the firewall product.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4619 | NET0379 | SV-4619r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the host that a firewall engine is operating on is not secured, the firewall itself is exposed to greater risk. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Firewall Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-3674r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Review documentation that the OS was STIG compliant prior to firewall installation and that the appropriate patches have been applied that address all IAVAs. |
| Fix Text (F-4552r1_fix) |
|---|
| The firewall administrator will install all patches that address IAVA. |