The Windows Firewall must block unsolicited inbound connections for the Private Profile.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-17428	5.463	SV-25230r2_rule	ECSC-1	High

Description
A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Unsolicited inbound connections may be malicious attempts to gain access to a system. Unsolicited inbound connections for which there is no rule allowing the connection will be blocked on a private network.

STIG	Date
Win7 Audit	2013-06-10

Details

Check Text ( None )
None

Fix Text (F-41941r2_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security -> Windows Firewall Properties (this link will be in the right pane) -> Private Profile Tab -> State, "Inbound connections" to "Block (default)". Configure a comparable setting if a third-party firewall is used.