Ensure Outbound and Established Connections are Configured
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Configure the firewall rules for new outbound and established connections.
warning alert: Warning
Changing firewall settings while connected over network can result in being
locked out of the system.
Rationale
If rules are not in place for new outbound, and established connections all packets will be dropped by the default policy preventing network usage.
- ID
- xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_set_iptables_outbound_n_established
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated