| name | cis-ubuntu1804-v220-3-4-2-4 |
| description | Ensure a nftables table exists |
| category | cis-networking |
| version | 2.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","ubuntu","linux","ubuntu-18.04","networking","firewall","nftables"] |
| cis_id | 3.4.2.4 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS Benchmark v2.2.0 |
| tech_stack | ["ubuntu","linux"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
CIS Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS Benchmark v2.2.0 - Control 3.4.2.4
Description
Tables hold chains. Each table only has one address family and only applies to packets of this family. Tables can have one of five families.
Rationale
nftables doesn't have any default tables. Without a table being built, nftables will not filter network traffic.
Impact
Adding a table to nftables will not by itself change the way network traffic is handled.
Audit Procedure
Command Line
Run the following command to verify that a nftables table exists:
nft list tables
Expected Result
Output should include a table, for example:
table inet filter
Remediation
Command Line
Run the following command to create a table in nftables:
nft create table inet filter
Default Value
No nftables table exists by default.
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5: CA-9, SC-7
- CIS Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS Benchmark v2.2.0
CIS Controls
Version 8
4.4 Implement and Manage a Firewall on Servers - Implement and manage a firewall on servers, where supported.
4.5 Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices - Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices.
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.
Profile Applicability
- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation
Assessment Status
Automated