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The system must employ a local firewall.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22582 | GEN008520 | SV-37984r1_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 |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-05-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37285r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the system is using a local firewall. # chkconfig --list iptables If the service is not "on" in the standard runlevel (ordinarily 3 or 5), this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32522r1_fix) |
|---|
| Enable the system's local firewall. # chkconfig iptables on # service iptables start |