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cis-ubuntu1604-v200-3-5-1-6

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Ensure ufw firewall rules exist for all open ports

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CIS Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS Benchmark v2.0.0 - Control 3.5.1.6

Profile

  • Level: Level 1 - Server, Level 1 - Workstation
  • Assessment Status: Manual

Description

Any ports that have been opened on non-loopback addresses need firewall rules to govern traffic.

Notes:

  • Changing firewall settings while connected over network can result in being locked out of the system.
  • The remediation command opens up the port to traffic from all sources. Consult ufw documentation and set any restrictions in compliance with site policy.

Rationale

Without a firewall rule configured for open ports default firewall policy will drop all packets to these ports.

Audit Procedure

Command Line

Run the following command to determine open ports:

ss -4tuln

Run the following command to determine firewall rules:

ufw status verbose

Verify all open ports listening on non-localhost addresses have at least one firewall rule.

Remediation

Command Line

For each port identified in the audit which does not have a firewall rule establish a proper rule for accepting inbound connections:

ufw allow in <port>/<tcp or udp protocol>

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.