Firewall rules must be configured on the Tanium module server to allow Server-to-Module Server communications from the Tanium Server.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>The Tanium Module Server is used to extend the functionality of Tanium through the use of various workbenches. The Tanium Module Server requires communication with the Tanium Server on port 17477. Without a proper connection from the Tanium Server to the Tanium Module Server, access to the system capabilities could be denied. For more information, refer to https://docs.tanium.com/platform_install/platform_install/reference_network_ports.html.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-253856r997278_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
1. Configure host-based firewall rules on the Tanium Module Server to include the following required traffic:
Allow TCP traffic on port 17477 from the Tanium Server to the Tanium Module Server.
2. Configure the network firewall to allow the above traffic.