STIGQter: STIG Summary: Canonical Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 9 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS must have an application firewall installed in order to control remote access methods.

DISA Rule

SV-260514r958672_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-260514

Group Title

SRG-OS-000297-GPOS-00115

Rule Version

UBTU-22-251010

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002314 - Employ automated mechanisms to control remote access methods.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install the Uncomplicated Firewall by using the following command:

$ sudo apt-get install ufw

Check Contents

Verify that the Uncomplicated Firewall is installed by using the following command:

$ dpkg -l | grep ufw
ii ufw 0.36.1-4ubuntu0.1 all program for managing a Netfilter firewall

If the "ufw" package is not installed, ask the system administrator if another application firewall is installed.

If no application firewall is installed, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-260514

Documentable

False

Rule Version

UBTU-22-251010

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that the Uncomplicated Firewall is installed by using the following command:

$ dpkg -l | grep ufw
ii ufw 0.36.1-4ubuntu0.1 all program for managing a Netfilter firewall

If the "ufw" package is not installed, ask the system administrator if another application firewall is installed.

If no application firewall is installed, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5594