STIGQter: STIG Summary: Application Layer Gateway Security Requirements Guide Version: 2 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The ALG providing content filtering must block malicious code upon detection.

DISA Rule

SV-204965r396030_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-204965

Group Title

SRG-NET-000249

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000249-ALG-000134

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001243 - Configure malicious code protection mechanisms to block malicious code; quarantine malicious code; and/or take organization-defined action(s) in response to malicious code detection.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

If the ALG performs content filtering as part of its traffic management functionality, configure the ALG to block malicious code upon detection.

Check Contents

If the ALG does not perform content filtering as part of the traffic management functionality, this is not applicable.

Verify the ALG blocks malicious code upon detection.

If the ALG does not block malicious code when detected, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-204965

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-NET-000249-ALG-000134

Severity Override Guidance

If the ALG does not perform content filtering as part of the traffic management functionality, this is not applicable.

Verify the ALG blocks malicious code upon detection.

If the ALG does not block malicious code when detected, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2904