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Windows Firewall Domain Profile - Allow outbound connections.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-17419 5.454 SV-25221r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
Outbound connections are allowed in the domain unless a rule explicitly blocks the connection.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2012-07-02

Details

Check Text ( C-18134r1_chk )
If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, then this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\

Value Name: DefaultOutboundAction

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0

Note: If a third-party firewall is used, document this with the IAO and mark the Windows firewall settings as Not Applicable. The Desktop/Secure Remote Computing STIGs contain additional requirements for systems used remotely.

Note: If the system in not a member of a domain, the Domain Profile requirements can be marked Not Applicable.
Fix Text (F-17331r1_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) -> Domain Profile Tab -> State, “Outbound Connections” to “Allow (default)”.