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


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-17443 5.478 SV-25245r2_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 connection 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-41971r2_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) -> Rule merging, "Apply local connection security rules" to "No".

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