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The firewall implementation must prevent the download of prohibited mobile code.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRG-NET-000288-FW-000167 | SRG-NET-000288-FW-000167 | SRG-NET-000288-FW-000167_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Decisions regarding the use of mobile code within the firewall are based on the potential for the code to cause damage to the system if used maliciously. Mobile code technologies include Java, JavaScript, ActiveX, PDF, Postscript, Shockwave movies, Flash animations, and VBScript. Prohibited mobile code may contain malicious code and may be the source of network or client attacks if download is allowed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Firewall Security Requirements Guide | 2012-12-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-SRG-NET-000288-FW-000167_chk ) |
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| Verify firewall rules are installed that prevent the download of prohibited mobile code. If the system is not configured to take action to prevent the download of prohibited mobile code, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-SRG-NET-000288-FW-000167_fix) |
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| Install and configure firewall rules to monitor for and prevent the download of prohibited mobile code. |