CCE-41529-9Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_10 | Date: (C)2016-09-23 (M)2023-07-04 |
Disable: 'Windows Firewall: Private: Apply local firewall rules' for AllowLocalPolicyMerge
This setting controls whether local administrators are allowed to create local firewall rules that apply together with firewall rules configured by Group Policy.
Counter Measure:
Disable this setting to override firewall rules created locally by administrators.
Potential Impact:
If you configure this setting to No, administrators can still create firewall rules, but the rules will not be applied. This setting is available only when configuring the policy through Group Policy.
Parameter:
[yes/no]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationWindows SettingsSecurity SettingsWindows Firewall with Advanced SecurityWindows Firewall with Advanced SecurityWindows Firewall PropertiesPrivate ProfileWindows Firewall: Private: Apply local firewall rules
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsFirewallPrivateProfileAllowLocalPolicyMerge
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:34983 |