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

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Ensure ufw is uninstalled or disabled with iptables

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CIS Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS Benchmark v2.0.0 - Control 3.5.3.1.3

Profile

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

Description

Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW) is a program for managing a netfilter firewall designed to be easy to use.

  • Uses a command-line interface consisting of a small number of simple commands
  • Uses iptables for configuration

Rationale

Running iptables.persistent with ufw enabled may lead to conflict and unexpected results.

Audit Procedure

Command Line

Run the following commands to verify that ufw is either not installed or disabled. Only one of the following needs to pass.

Run the following command to verify that ufw is not installed:

dpkg-query -s ufw

Run the following command to verify ufw is disabled:

ufw status

Run the following commands to verify that the ufw service is masked:

systemctl is-enabled ufw

Expected Result

package 'ufw' is not installed and no information is available

OR

Status: inactive

AND

masked

Remediation

Command Line

Run one of the following commands to either remove ufw or stop and mask ufw.

Run the following command to remove ufw:

apt purge ufw

OR

Run the following commands to disable ufw:

ufw disable

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.