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 enable and run the Uncomplicated Firewall (ufw).

DISA Rule

SV-260515r958672_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-260515

Group Title

SRG-OS-000297-GPOS-00115

Rule Version

UBTU-22-251015

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

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

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Enable the ufw by using the following command:

$ sudo ufw enable

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Verify the ufw is enabled on the system with the following command:

$ sudo ufw status
Status: active

If the above command returns the status as "inactive" or any type of error, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-260515

Documentable

False

Rule Version

UBTU-22-251015

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the ufw is enabled on the system with the following command:

$ sudo ufw status
Status: active

If the above command returns the status as "inactive" or any type of error, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5594