Only allow access to required network services

Information

Unrestricted access to services running on a XenServer host can expose a host to outside attacks and unauthorized access. Reduce the risk by configuring the iptables firewall to only allow access from authorized networks.

NOTE: Nessus has provided the target output to assist in reviewing the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|SC-7(12), CSCv6|9.2

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: ef675f0a160dcc241a2873bbc0661d0b8a00931d3da6e09f3e0641c67af47868