CIS Ubuntu 22.04 Level 1 Server Benchmark
Rules and Groups employed by this XCCDF Profile
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Verify ufw Enabled
Theufw
service can be enabled with the following command:$ sudo systemctl enable ufw.service
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Ensure ufw Default Deny Firewall Policy
A default deny policy on connections ensures that any unconfigured network usage will be rejected. Note: Any port or protocol without a explicit a...Rule Medium Severity -
Set UFW Loopback Traffic
Configure the loopback interface to accept traffic. Configure all other interfaces to deny traffic to the loopback network.Rule Medium Severity -
Ensure ufw Firewall Rules Exist for All Open Ports
Any ports that have been opened on non-loopback addresses need firewall rules to govern traffic.Rule Medium Severity -
Wireless Networking
Wireless networking, such as 802.11 (WiFi) and Bluetooth, can present a security risk to sensitive or classified systems and networks. Wireless net...Group -
Disable Wireless Through Software Configuration
If it is impossible to remove the wireless hardware from the device in question, disable as much of it as possible through software. The following ...Group -
Deactivate Wireless Network Interfaces
Deactivating wireless network interfaces should prevent normal usage of the wireless capability. <br><br> Configure the system to disable all wire...Rule Medium Severity -
File Permissions and Masks
Traditional Unix security relies heavily on file and directory permissions to prevent unauthorized users from reading or modifying files to which t...Group -
Verify Permissions on Important Files and Directories
Permissions for many files on a system must be set restrictively to ensure sensitive information is properly protected. This section discusses impo...Group -
Verify Permissions on /etc/audit/auditd.conf
To properly set the permissions of/etc/audit/auditd.conf
, run the command:$ sudo chmod 0640 /etc/audit/auditd.conf
Rule Medium Severity
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