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XCCDF
Guide to the Secure Configuration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
System Settings
Network Configuration and Firewalls
iptables and ip6tables
Strengthen the Default Ruleset
Ensure ip6tables Firewall Rules Exist for All Open Ports
Ensure ip6tables Firewall Rules Exist for All Open Ports
An XCCDF Rule
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Ensure ip6tables Firewall Rules Exist for All Open Ports
Medium Severity
Any ports that have been opened on non-loopback addresses need firewall rules to govern traffic.