The operating system must enable an application firewall, if available.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-203784 | SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00232 | SV-203784r388482_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Firewalls protect computers from network attacks by blocking or limiting access to open network ports. Application firewalls limit which applications are allowed to communicate over the network. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide | 2022-06-06 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-3909r375743_chk ) |
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| Verify the operating system enabled an application firewall, if available. If it does not, this is a finding. If the operating system does not support an application firewall, this may be downgraded to a CAT III finding. |
| Fix Text (F-3909r375744_fix) |
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| Ensure the operating system's application firewall is enabled, if available. |