{
"stig": {
"date": "2014-01-07",
"description": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) is published as a tool to improve the security of Department of Defense (DoD) information systems. Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via e-mail to the following address: disa.letterkenny.FSO.mbx.stig-customer-support-mailbox@mail.mil.\n",
"findings": {
"V-17415": {
"checkid": "C-48611r2_chk",
"checktext": "If the system is not a member of a domain, the Domain Profile requirements can be marked NA.\n\nVerify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\DomainProfile\\\n\nValue Name: EnableFirewall\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 1",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. This setting enables the firewall when connected to the domain.",
"fixid": "F-47700r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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, \"Firewall state\" to \"On (recommended)\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17415",
"ruleID": "SV-54833r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must be enabled when connected to a domain.",
"version": "WNFWA-000001"
},
"V-17416": {
"checkid": "C-48626r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PrivateProfile\\\n\nValue Name: EnableFirewall\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 1",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. This setting enables the firewall when connected to a private network.",
"fixid": "F-47716r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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, \"Firewall state\" to \"On (recommended)\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17416",
"ruleID": "SV-54849r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must be enabled when connected to a private network.",
"version": "WNFWA-000002"
},
"V-17417": {
"checkid": "C-48632r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PublicProfile\\\n\nValue Name: EnableFirewall\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 1",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. This setting enables the firewall when connected to a public network.",
"fixid": "F-47723r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> State, \"Firewall state\" to \"On (recommended)\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17417",
"ruleID": "SV-54855r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must be enabled when connected to a public network.",
"version": "WNFWA-000003"
},
"V-17418": {
"checkid": "C-48637r2_chk",
"checktext": "If the system is not a member of a domain, the Domain Profile requirements can be marked NA.\n\nVerify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\DomainProfile\\\n\nValue Name: DefaultInboundAction\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 1",
"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 in the domain.",
"fixid": "F-47727r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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, \"Inbound connections\" to \"Block (default)\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17418",
"ruleID": "SV-54859r1_rule",
"severity": "high",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must block unsolicited inbound connections when connected to a domain.",
"version": "WNFWA-000004"
},
"V-17419": {
"checkid": "C-48641r2_chk",
"checktext": "If the system is not a member of a domain, the Domain Profile requirements can be marked NA.\n\nVerify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\DomainProfile\\\n\nValue Name: DefaultOutboundAction\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 0",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Outbound connections are allowed in the domain, unless a rule explicitly blocks the connection. This allows normal outbound communication, which could be restricted as necessary with additional rules.",
"fixid": "F-47731r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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)\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17419",
"ruleID": "SV-54863r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must allow outbound connections, unless a rule explicitly blocks the connection when connected to a domain.",
"version": "WNFWA-000005"
},
"V-17420": {
"checkid": "C-48644r2_chk",
"checktext": "If the system is not a member of a domain, the Domain Profile requirements can be marked NA.\n\nVerify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\DomainProfile\\\n\nValue Name: DisableNotifications\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 0",
"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 in the domain must be enabled to alert the user of potential issues.",
"fixid": "F-47734r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> Settings (select Customize) -> Firewall settings, \"Display a notification\" to \"Yes\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17420",
"ruleID": "SV-54866r1_rule",
"severity": "low",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must display notifications when a program is blocked from receiving an inbound connection when connected to a domain.",
"version": "WNFWA-000006"
},
"V-17421": {
"checkid": "C-48645r2_chk",
"checktext": "If the system is not a member of a domain, the Domain Profile requirements can be marked NA.\n\nVerify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\DomainProfile\\\n\nValue Name: DisableUnicastResponsesToMulticastBroadcast\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 1",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Unicast responses to multicast or broadcast messages in the domain will be blocked. This helps minimize the risk of an attacker using broadcast or multicast traffic to deliver malicious payloads.",
"fixid": "F-47735r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> Settings (select Customize) -> Unicast response, \"Allow unicast response\" to \"No\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17421",
"ruleID": "SV-54867r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must block unicast responses to multicast or broadcast messages when connected to a domain.",
"version": "WNFWA-000007"
},
"V-17424": {
"checkid": "C-48647r2_chk",
"checktext": "If the system is not a member of a domain, the Domain Profile requirements can be marked NA.\n\nVerify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\DomainProfile\\Logging\\\n\nValue Name: LogFilePath\n\nType: REG_SZ\nValue: %windir%\\system32\\logfiles\\firewall\\domainfirewall.log\n\nAutomated tools may search for the file name specified in the check. If the site uses a different name for the log file, the finding will need to be closed manually.",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. The location and file name of the firewall log for a domain connection will be defined to ensure the logs are maintained.",
"fixid": "F-47737r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> Logging (select Customize), \"Name\" to \"%windir%\\system32\\logfiles\\firewall\\domainfirewall.log\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17424",
"ruleID": "SV-54870r1_rule",
"severity": "low",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security log file name and location must be configured for domain connections.",
"version": "WNFWA-000008"
},
"V-17425": {
"checkid": "C-48651r2_chk",
"checktext": "If the system is not a member of a domain, the Domain Profile requirements can be marked NA.\n\nVerify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\DomainProfile\\Logging\\\n\nValue Name: LogFileSize\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 0x00004000 (16384) (or greater)",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. The firewall log file size for a domain connection will be set to ensure enough capacity is allocated for audit data.",
"fixid": "F-47742r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> Logging (select Customize), \"Size limit (KB):\" to \"16,384\" (or greater).",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17425",
"ruleID": "SV-54874r1_rule",
"severity": "low",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security log size must be configured for domain connections.",
"version": "WNFWA-000009"
},
"V-17426": {
"checkid": "C-48655r2_chk",
"checktext": "If the system is not a member of a domain, the Domain Profile requirements can be marked NA.\n\nVerify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\DomainProfile\\Logging\\\n\nValue Name: LogDroppedPackets\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 1",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Logging of dropped packets for a domain connection will be enabled to maintain an audit trail of potential issues.",
"fixid": "F-47745r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> Logging (select Customize), \"Log dropped packets\" to \"Yes\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17426",
"ruleID": "SV-54877r1_rule",
"severity": "low",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must log dropped packets when connected to a domain.",
"version": "WNFWA-000010"
},
"V-17427": {
"checkid": "C-48656r2_chk",
"checktext": "If the system is not a member of a domain, the Domain Profile requirements can be marked NA.\n\nVerify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\DomainProfile\\Logging\\\n\nValue Name: LogSuccessfulConnections\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 1",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Logging of successful connections for a domain connection will be enabled to maintain an audit trail if issues are discovered.",
"fixid": "F-47746r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> Logging (select Customize), \"Log successful connections\" to \"Yes\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17427",
"ruleID": "SV-54878r1_rule",
"severity": "low",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must log successful connections when connected to a domain.",
"version": "WNFWA-000011"
},
"V-17428": {
"checkid": "C-48657r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PrivateProfile\\\n\nValue Name: DefaultInboundAction\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 1",
"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.",
"fixid": "F-47747r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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)\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17428",
"ruleID": "SV-54879r1_rule",
"severity": "high",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must block unsolicited inbound connections when connected to a private network.",
"version": "WNFWA-000012"
},
"V-17429": {
"checkid": "C-48658r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PrivateProfile\\\n\nValue Name: DefaultOutboundAction\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 0",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Outbound connections are allowed on a private network, unless a rule explicitly blocks the connection. This allows normal outbound communication, which could be restricted as necessary with additional rules.",
"fixid": "F-47758r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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, \"Outbound connections\" to \"Allow (default)\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17429",
"ruleID": "SV-54890r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must allow outbound connections, unless a rule explicitly blocks the connection when connected to a private network.",
"version": "WNFWA-000013"
},
"V-17430": {
"checkid": "C-48659r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PrivateProfile\\\n\nValue Name: DisableNotifications\n\nType: REG_DWORD \nValue: 0",
"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 private network must be enabled to alert the user of potential issues.",
"fixid": "F-47759r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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) -> Firewall settings, \"Display a notification\" to \"Yes\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17430",
"ruleID": "SV-54891r1_rule",
"severity": "low",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must display notifications when a program is blocked from receiving an inbound connection when connected to a private network.",
"version": "WNFWA-000014"
},
"V-17431": {
"checkid": "C-48660r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PrivateProfile\\\n\nValue Name: DisableUnicastResponsesToMulticastBroadcast\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 1",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Unicast responses to multicast or broadcast messages for a private connection will be blocked. This helps minimize the risk of an attacker using broadcast or multicast traffic to deliver malicious payloads.",
"fixid": "F-47760r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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) -> Unicast response, \"Allow unicast response\" to \"No\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17431",
"ruleID": "SV-54892r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must block unicast responses to multicast or broadcast messages when connected to a private network.",
"version": "WNFWA-000015"
},
"V-17434": {
"checkid": "C-48661r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PrivateProfile\\Logging\\\n\nValue Name: LogFilePath\n\nType: REG_SZ\nValue: %windir%\\system32\\logfiles\\firewall\\privatefirewall.log\n\nAutomated tools may search for the file name specified in the check. If the site uses a different name for the log file, the finding will need to be closed manually.",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. The location and file name of the firewall log for a private connection will be defined to ensure the logs are maintained.",
"fixid": "F-47770r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> Logging (select Customize), \"Name\" to \"%windir%\\system32\\logfiles\\firewall\\privatefirewall.log\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17434",
"ruleID": "SV-54902r1_rule",
"severity": "low",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security log file name and location must be configured for private network connections.",
"version": "WNFWA-000016"
},
"V-17435": {
"checkid": "C-48662r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PrivateProfile\\Logging\\\n\nValue Name: LogFileSize\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 0x00004000 (16384) (or greater)",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. The firewall log file size for a private connection will be set to ensure enough capacity is allocated for audit data.",
"fixid": "F-47771r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> Logging (select Customize), \"Size limit (KB)\" to \"16,384\" (or greater).",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17435",
"ruleID": "SV-54903r1_rule",
"severity": "low",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security log size must be configured for private network connections.",
"version": "WNFWA-000017"
},
"V-17436": {
"checkid": "C-48663r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PrivateProfile\\Logging\\\n\nValue Name: LogDroppedPackets\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 1",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Logging of dropped packets for a private network connection will be enabled to maintain an audit trail of potential issues.",
"fixid": "F-47772r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> Logging (select Customize), \"Log dropped packets\" to \"Yes\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17436",
"ruleID": "SV-54904r1_rule",
"severity": "low",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must log dropped packets when connected to a private network.",
"version": "WNFWA-000018"
},
"V-17437": {
"checkid": "C-48664r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PrivateProfile\\Logging\\\n\nValue Name: LogSuccessfulConnections\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 1",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Logging of successful connections for a private network connection will be enabled to maintain an audit trail if issues are discovered.",
"fixid": "F-47773r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> Logging (select Customize), \"Logged successful connections\" to \"Yes\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17437",
"ruleID": "SV-54905r1_rule",
"severity": "low",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must log successful connections when connected to a private network.",
"version": "WNFWA-000019"
},
"V-17438": {
"checkid": "C-48665r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PublicProfile\\\n\nValue Name: DefaultInboundAction\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 1",
"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 public network.",
"fixid": "F-47774r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> State, \"Inbound connections\" to \"Block (default)\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17438",
"ruleID": "SV-54906r1_rule",
"severity": "high",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must block unsolicited inbound connections when connected to a public network.",
"version": "WNFWA-000020"
},
"V-17439": {
"checkid": "C-48666r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PublicProfile\\\n\nValue Name: DefaultOutboundAction\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 0",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Outbound connections are allowed on a public network, unless a rule explicitly blocks the connection. This allows normal outbound communication, which could be restricted as necessary with additional rules.",
"fixid": "F-47776r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> State, \"Outbound connections\" to \"Allow (default)\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17439",
"ruleID": "SV-54908r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must allow outbound connections, unless a rule explicitly blocks the connection when connected to a public network.",
"version": "WNFWA-000021"
},
"V-17440": {
"checkid": "C-48668r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PublicProfile\\\n\nValue Name: DisableNotifications\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 0",
"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.",
"fixid": "F-47778r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17440",
"ruleID": "SV-54910r1_rule",
"severity": "low",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must display notifications when a program is blocked from receiving an inbound connection when connected to a public network.",
"version": "WNFWA-000022"
},
"V-17441": {
"checkid": "C-48669r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PublicProfile\\\n\nValue Name: DisableUnicastResponsesToMulticastBroadcast\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 1",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Unicast responses to multicast or broadcast messages for a public network will be blocked. This helps minimize the risk of an attacker using broadcast or multicast traffic to deliver malicious payloads.",
"fixid": "F-47780r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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) -> Unicast response, \"Allow unicast response\" to \"No\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17441",
"ruleID": "SV-54912r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must block unicast responses to multicast or broadcast messages when connected to a public network.",
"version": "WNFWA-000023"
},
"V-17442": {
"checkid": "C-48671r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PublicProfile\\\n\nValue Name: AllowLocalPolicyMerge\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 0",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Local firewall rules will not be merged with Group Policy settings on a public network to prevent Group Policy settings from being changed.",
"fixid": "F-47785r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 firewall rules:\" to \"No\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17442",
"ruleID": "SV-54917r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security local firewall rules must not be merged with Group Policy settings when connected to a public network.",
"version": "WNFWA-000024"
},
"V-17443": {
"checkid": "C-48672r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PublicProfile\\\n\nValue Name: AllowLocalIPsecPolicyMerge\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 0",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Local connection rules will not be merged with Group Policy settings on a public network to prevent Group Policy settings from being changed.",
"fixid": "F-47786r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17443",
"ruleID": "SV-54918r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security local connection rules must not be merged with Group Policy settings when connected to a public network.",
"version": "WNFWA-000025"
},
"V-17444": {
"checkid": "C-48674r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PublicProfile\\Logging\\\n\nValue Name: LogFilePath\n\nType: REG_SZ\nValue: %windir%\\system32\\logfiles\\firewall\\publicfirewall.log\n\nAutomated tools may search for the file name specified in the check. If the site uses a different name for the log file, the finding will need to be closed manually.",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. The location and file name of the firewall log for a public network connection will be defined to ensure the logs are maintained.",
"fixid": "F-47788r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> Logging (select Customize), \"Name\" to \"%windir%\\system32\\logfiles\\firewall\\publicfirewall.log\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17444",
"ruleID": "SV-54919r1_rule",
"severity": "low",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security log file name and location must be configured for public network connections.",
"version": "WNFWA-000026"
},
"V-17445": {
"checkid": "C-48675r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PublicProfile\\Logging\\\n\nValue Name: LogFileSize\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 0x00004000 (16384) (or greater)",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. The firewall log file size for a public network connection will be set to ensure enough capacity is allocated for audit data.",
"fixid": "F-47789r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> Logging (select Customize), \"Size limit (KB)\" to \"16,384\" (or greater).",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17445",
"ruleID": "SV-54921r1_rule",
"severity": "low",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security log size must be configured for public network connections.",
"version": "WNFWA-000027"
},
"V-17446": {
"checkid": "C-48676r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PublicProfile\\Logging\\\n\nValue Name: LogDroppedPackets\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 1",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Logging of dropped packets for a public network connection will be enabled to maintain an audit trail of potential issues.",
"fixid": "F-47790r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> Logging (select Customize), \"Log dropped packets\" to \"Yes\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17446",
"ruleID": "SV-54922r1_rule",
"severity": "low",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must log dropped packets when connected to a public network.",
"version": "WNFWA-000028"
},
"V-17447": {
"checkid": "C-48677r2_chk",
"checktext": "Verify the registry value below.\n\nIf this registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.\n\nRegistry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nRegistry Path: \\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\WindowsFirewall\\PublicProfile\\Logging\\\n\nValue Name: LogSuccessfulConnections\n\nType: REG_DWORD\nValue: 1",
"description": "A firewall provides a line of defense against attack. To be effective, it must be enabled and properly configured. Logging of successful connections for a public network connection will be enabled to maintain an audit trail if issues are discovered.",
"fixid": "F-47791r1_fix",
"fixtext": "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 -> Logging (select Customize), \"Logged successful connections\" to \"Yes\".",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-17447",
"ruleID": "SV-54923r1_rule",
"severity": "low",
"title": "The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security must log successful connections when connected to a public network.",
"version": "WNFWA-000029"
},
"V-36440": {
"checkid": "C-48768r1_chk",
"checktext": "This requirement is NA for servers and non domain workstations.\n\nVerify firewall exceptions for inbound connections on domain workstations only allow authorized management systems and remote management hosts.\n\nReview inbound firewall exception rules in Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. Firewall rules can be complex and should be reviewed with the firewall administrator.\n\nOne method for restricting inbound connections is to only allow exceptions for a specific scope of remote IP addresses.\n\nIf allowed inbound exceptions are not limited to authorized management systems and remote management hosts, this is a finding.",
"description": "Allowing inbound access to domain workstations from other systems may allow lateral movement across systems if credentials are compromised. Limiting inbound connections only from authorized remote management systems will help limit this exposure.",
"fixid": "F-47957r2_fix",
"fixtext": "Ensure firewall exceptions to inbound connections on domain workstations only allow authorized management systems and remote management hosts.\n\nFirewall rules can be complex and should be thoroughly tested before applying in a production environment.\n\nOne method for restricting inbound connections is to only allow exceptions for a specific scope of remote IP addresses. For any inbound rules that allow connections from other systems, configure the Scope for Remote IP addresses to those of authorized management systems and remote management hosts. This may be defined as an IP address, subnet, or range. Apply the rule to all firewall profiles.",
"iacontrols": [
"ECSC-1"
],
"id": "V-36440",
"ruleID": "SV-55086r1_rule",
"severity": "medium",
"title": "Inbound exceptions to the firewall on domain workstations must only allow authorized remote management hosts.",
"version": "WNFWA-000100"
}
},
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"description": "",
"findings": {
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"V-17416": "true",
"V-17417": "true",
"V-17418": "true",
"V-17419": "true",
"V-17420": "true",
"V-17421": "true",
"V-17424": "true",
"V-17425": "true",
"V-17426": "true",
"V-17427": "true",
"V-17428": "true",
"V-17429": "true",
"V-17430": "true",
"V-17431": "true",
"V-17434": "true",
"V-17435": "true",
"V-17436": "true",
"V-17437": "true",
"V-17438": "true",
"V-17439": "true",
"V-17440": "true",
"V-17441": "true",
"V-17442": "true",
"V-17443": "true",
"V-17444": "true",
"V-17445": "true",
"V-17446": "true",
"V-17447": "true",
"V-36440": "true"
},
"id": "MAC-1_Classified",
"title": "I - Mission Critial Classified"
},
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"V-17417": "true",
"V-17418": "true",
"V-17419": "true",
"V-17420": "true",
"V-17421": "true",
"V-17424": "true",
"V-17425": "true",
"V-17426": "true",
"V-17427": "true",
"V-17428": "true",
"V-17429": "true",
"V-17430": "true",
"V-17431": "true",
"V-17434": "true",
"V-17435": "true",
"V-17436": "true",
"V-17437": "true",
"V-17438": "true",
"V-17439": "true",
"V-17440": "true",
"V-17441": "true",
"V-17442": "true",
"V-17443": "true",
"V-17444": "true",
"V-17445": "true",
"V-17446": "true",
"V-17447": "true",
"V-36440": "true"
},
"id": "MAC-1_Public",
"title": "I - Mission Critial Public"
},
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"V-17417": "true",
"V-17418": "true",
"V-17419": "true",
"V-17420": "true",
"V-17421": "true",
"V-17424": "true",
"V-17425": "true",
"V-17426": "true",
"V-17427": "true",
"V-17428": "true",
"V-17429": "true",
"V-17430": "true",
"V-17431": "true",
"V-17434": "true",
"V-17435": "true",
"V-17436": "true",
"V-17437": "true",
"V-17438": "true",
"V-17439": "true",
"V-17440": "true",
"V-17441": "true",
"V-17442": "true",
"V-17443": "true",
"V-17444": "true",
"V-17445": "true",
"V-17446": "true",
"V-17447": "true",
"V-36440": "true"
},
"id": "MAC-1_Sensitive",
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"V-17421": "true",
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"V-17431": "true",
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"V-17435": "true",
"V-17436": "true",
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"V-17440": "true",
"V-17441": "true",
"V-17442": "true",
"V-17443": "true",
"V-17444": "true",
"V-17445": "true",
"V-17446": "true",
"V-17447": "true",
"V-36440": "true"
},
"id": "MAC-2_Classified",
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"V-17420": "true",
"V-17421": "true",
"V-17424": "true",
"V-17425": "true",
"V-17426": "true",
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"V-17428": "true",
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"V-17431": "true",
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"V-17435": "true",
"V-17436": "true",
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"V-17440": "true",
"V-17441": "true",
"V-17442": "true",
"V-17443": "true",
"V-17444": "true",
"V-17445": "true",
"V-17446": "true",
"V-17447": "true",
"V-36440": "true"
},
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"V-17438": "true",
"V-17439": "true",
"V-17440": "true",
"V-17441": "true",
"V-17442": "true",
"V-17443": "true",
"V-17444": "true",
"V-17445": "true",
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},
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"V-17440": "true",
"V-17441": "true",
"V-17442": "true",
"V-17443": "true",
"V-17444": "true",
"V-17445": "true",
"V-17446": "true",
"V-17447": "true",
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},
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"V-17442": "true",
"V-17443": "true",
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},
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"V-17431": "true",
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"V-17437": "true",
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"V-17441": "true",
"V-17442": "true",
"V-17443": "true",
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},
"slug": "windows_firewall_with_advanced_security",
"title": "Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Security Technical Implementation Guide",
"version": "1"
}
}