Ensure ip6tables Firewall Rules Exist for All Open Ports
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Any ports that have been opened on non-loopback addresses need firewall rules to govern traffic.
warning alert: Warning
Changing firewall settings while connected over network can
result in being locked out of the system.
Rationale
Without a firewall rule configured for open ports default firewall policy will drop all packets to these ports.
- ID
- xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ip6tables_rules_for_open_ports
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated