| name | cis-ubuntu2004-v300-4-4-2-3 |
| description | Ensure iptables outbound and established connections are configured |
| category | cis-networking |
| version | 3.0.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","ubuntu","linux","ubuntu-20.04","firewall","iptables"] |
| cis_id | 4.4.2.3 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS Benchmark v3.0.0 |
| tech_stack | ["ubuntu","linux"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
CIS Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS Benchmark v3.0.0 - Control 4.4.2.3
Profile
- Level: Level 1 - Server, Level 1 - Workstation
- Assessment Status: Manual
Description
Configure the firewall rules for new outbound, and established connections.
Note:
- Changing firewall settings while connected over network can result in being locked out of the system
- Remediation will only affect the active system firewall, be sure to configure the default policy in your firewall management to apply on boot as well
Rationale
If rules are not in place for new outbound, and established connections all packets will be dropped by the default policy preventing network usage.
Audit Procedure
Command Line
Run the following command and verify all rules for new outbound, and established connections match site policy:
iptables -L -v -n
Expected Result
Output should show rules matching site policy for outbound and established connections.
Remediation
Command Line
Configure iptables in accordance with site policy. The following commands will implement a policy to allow all outbound connections and all established connections:
iptables -A OUTPUT -p tcp -m state --state NEW,ESTABLISHED -j ACCEPT
iptables -A OUTPUT -p udp -m state --state NEW,ESTABLISHED -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp -m state --state ESTABLISHED -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p udp -m state --state ESTABLISHED -j ACCEPT
Default Value
Not applicable.
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5: CA-9, SC-7
CIS Controls
v8 - 4.4 Implement and Manage a Firewall on Servers
v8 - 4.5 Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
v7 - 9.4 Apply Host-based Firewalls or Port Filtering
MITRE ATT&CK Mappings: T1562, T1562.004 | TA0011 | M1031, M1037
