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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Oracle Linux 10

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • 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
    Rule Medium Severity
  • 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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