The FA will ensure that if the firewall product operates on an OS platform, the host must be STIG compliant prior to the installation of the firewall product.

From Firewall Security Technical Implementation Guide - Cisco

Part of Firewall is not operating on a STIG'd OS

SV-4619r1_rule The FA will ensure that if the firewall product operates on an OS platform, the host must be STIG compliant prior to the installation of the firewall product.

Vulnerability discussion

If the host that a firewall engine is operating on is not secured, the firewall itself is exposed to greater risk.

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Review documentation that the OS was STIG compliant prior to firewall installation and that the appropriate patches have been applied that address all IAVAs.

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The firewall administrator will install all patches that address IAVA.

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