Guide to the Secure Configuration of Oracle Linux 10
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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Trigger a kernel BUG when data corruption is detected
This option makes the kernel BUG when it encounters data corruption in kernel memory structures when they get checked for validity. This configurat...Rule Low Severity -
Prevent applications from mapping low portion of virtual memory
To set the runtime status of the <code>vm.mmap_min_addr</code> kernel parameter, run the following command: <pre>$ sudo sysctl -w vm.mmap_min_addr=...Rule Medium Severity -
remember
The last n passwords for each user are saved in <code>/etc/security/opasswd</code> in order to force password change history and keep the user from...Value -
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 documentati...Group -
fail_deny
Number of failed login attempts before account lockoutValue -
faillock directory
The directory where the user files with the failure records are keptValue -
fail_interval
Interval for counting failed login attempts before account lockoutValue -
fail_unlock_time
Seconds before automatic unlocking or permanently locking after excessive failed loginsValue -
tally2_unlock_time
Seconds before automatic unlocking or permanently locking after excessive failed loginsValue -
tally2
Number of failed login attemptsValue -
Ensure /var/tmp Located On Separate Partition
The <code>/var/tmp</code> directory is a world-writable directory used for temporary file storage. Ensure it has its own partition or logical volum...Rule Medium Severity -
Limit Password Reuse
Do not allow users to reuse recent passwords. This can be accomplished by using the <code>remember</code> option for the <code>pam_unix</code> or <...Rule Medium Severity -
retry
Number of retry attempts before erroring outValue -
ucredit
Minimum number of upper case in passwordValue -
Verify Permissions on group File
To properly set the permissions of/etc/group
, run the command:$ sudo chmod 0644 /etc/group
Rule Medium Severity -
Verify Permissions on gshadow File
To properly set the permissions of/etc/gshadow
, run the command:$ sudo chmod 0000 /etc/gshadow
Rule Medium Severity -
Verify Permissions on passwd File
To properly set the permissions of/etc/passwd
, run the command:$ sudo chmod 0644 /etc/passwd
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User Initialization Files Must Be Owned By the Primary User
Set the owner of the user initialization files for interactive users to the primary owner with the following command: <pre>$ sudo chown <i>USER</i>...Rule Medium Severity -
All User Files and Directories In The Home Directory Must Have Mode 0750 Or Less Permissive
Set the mode on files and directories in the local interactive user home directory with the following command: <pre>$ sudo chmod 0750 /home/<i>USER...Rule Medium Severity -
System Settings
Contains rules that check correct system settings.Group
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