The Windows Firewall must display notifications when a program is blocked from receiving an inbound connection for the Public Profile.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-17440	5.475	SV-25242r2_rule	ECSC-1	Low

Description
A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. The display of notifications to the user when a program is blocked from receiving an inbound connection on a public network must be enabled to alert the user of potential issues.

STIG	Date
Win7 Audit	2013-06-10

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-41965r2_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) -> Public Profile Tab -> Settings (select Customize) -> Firewall settings, "Display a notification" to "Yes (default)". Configure a comparable setting if a third-party firewall is used.

Fix Text (F-41965r2_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) -> Public Profile Tab -> Settings (select Customize) -> Firewall settings, "Display a notification" to "Yes (default)".

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