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Guide to the Secure Configuration of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Set Lockouts for Failed Password Attempts

    The <code>pam_faillock</code> PAM module provides the capability to lock out user accounts after a number of failed login attempts. Its documentation is available in <code>/usr/share/doc/pam-VERSIO...
    Group
  • faildelay_delay

    Delay next login attempt after a failed login
    Value
  • Enforce Delay After Failed Logon Attempts

    To configure the system to introduce a delay after failed logon attempts, add or correct the <code>pam_faildelay</code> settings in <code>/etc/pam.d/common-auth</code> to make sure its <code>delay<...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SLEM 5 must use the default pam_tally2 tally directory.

    This rule configures the system to use default pam_tally2 tally directory
    Rule Medium Severity
  • An SELinux Context must be configured for default pam_tally2 file option

    The file configuration option in PAM pam_tally2.so module defines where to keep counts. Default is /var/log/tallylog. The configured directory must have the correct SELinux context.
    Rule Medium Severity

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