cis-ubuntu1604-v200-3-5-1-2

DevOps & Security

Ensure iptables-persistent is not installed with ufw

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CIS Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS Benchmark v2.0.0 - Control 3.5.1.2

Profile

Level: Level 1 - Server, Level 1 - Workstation
Assessment Status: Automated

Description

The iptables-persistent is a boot-time loader for netfilter rules, iptables plugin.

Rationale

Running both ufw and the services included in the iptables-persistent package may lead to conflict.

Audit Procedure

Command Line

Run the following command to verify that the iptables-persistent package is not installed:

dpkg-query -s iptables-persistent

Expected Result

package 'iptables-persistent' is not installed and no information is available

Remediation

Command Line

Run the following command to remove the iptables-persistent package:

apt purge iptables-persistent

References

None

CIS Controls

Version 7

9.4 Apply Host-based Firewalls or Port Filtering - Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.