CCE-43027-2| Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_10 | Date: (C)2016-09-23 (M)2023-07-04 |
Disable: 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Outbound connections' for DefaultOutboundAction
This setting determines the behavior for outbound connections that do not match an outbound firewall rule. In Windows Vista, the default behavior is to allow connections unless there are firewall rules that block the connection.
Counter Measure:
Configure this setting to allow outbound connections.
Potential Impact:
None, this is the default configuration.
Parameter:
[allow/block]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationWindows SettingsSecurity SettingsWindows Firewall with Advanced SecurityWindows Firewall with Advanced SecurityWindows Firewall PropertiesDomain ProfileWindows Firewall: Domain: Outbound connections
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsFirewallDomainProfileDefaultOutboundAction
| CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
| CCSS Score : 7.8 | Attack Vector: LOCAL |
| Exploit Score: 1.8 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
| Impact Score: 5.9 | Privileges Required: LOW |
| Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
| Vector: AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| | Confidentiality: HIGH |
| | Integrity: HIGH |
| | Availability: HIGH |
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References: | Resource Id | Reference |
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| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:35225 |
