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

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Ensure nftables is installed

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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/CyberStrikeus/CyberStrike/blob/HEAD/.cyberstrike/skill/CIS_benchmarks/Operating_Systems/Ubuntu/CIS_Ubuntu_Linux_16.04_LTS_Benchmark_v2.0.0/cis-ubuntu1604-v200-3-5-2-1/SKILL.md

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CIS Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS Benchmark v2.0.0 - Control 3.5.2.1

Profile

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

Description

nftables provides a new in-kernel packet classification framework that is based on a network-specific Virtual Machine (VM) and a new nft userspace command line tool. nftables reuses the existing Netfilter subsystems such as the existing hook infrastructure, the connection tracking system, NAT, userspace queuing and logging subsystem.

Notes:

  • nftables is available in Linux kernel 3.13 and newer.
  • Only one firewall utility should be installed and configured.
  • Changing firewall settings while connected over the network can result in being locked out of the system.

Rationale

nftables is a subsystem of the Linux kernel that can protect against threats originating from within a corporate network to include malicious mobile code and poorly configured software on a host.

Audit Procedure

Command Line

Run the following command to verify that nftables is installed:

dpkg-query -s nftables | grep 'Status: install ok installed'

Expected Result

Status: install ok installed

Remediation

Command Line

Run the following command to install nftables:

apt install nftables

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.