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Local firewall rules for the Windows Firewall must not be merged with group policy rules for the Private Profile.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-17432 5.467 SV-25234r2_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Merging local firewall rules with group policy firewall rules may weaken intended group policy firewall configurations.
STIG Date
Win7 Audit 2013-06-10

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-41949r2_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 -> Settings (select Customize) -> Rule merging, "Apply local firewall rules" to "No".

Configure a comparable setting if a third-party firewall is used.