4.2.7 Ensure that the --make-iptables-util-chains argument is set to true

Information

Allow Kubelet to manage iptables.

Rationale:

Kubelets can automatically manage the required changes to iptables based on how you choose your networking options for the pods. It is recommended to let kubelets manage the changes to iptables. This ensures that the iptables configuration remains in sync with pods networking configuration. Manually configuring iptables with dynamic pod network configuration changes might hamper the communication between pods/containers and to the outside world. You might have iptables rules too restrictive or too open.

Impact:

Kubelet would manage the iptables on the system and keep it in sync. If you are using any other iptables management solution, then there might be some conflicts.

NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Solution

None.

Default Value:

By default, the makeIPTablesUtilChains argument is set to true.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/16094

Item Details

Category: SECURITY ASSESSMENT AND AUTHORIZATION, SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|CA-9, 800-53|SC-7, 800-53|SC-7(5), CSCv7|14.7

Plugin: OpenShift

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