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Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The OL 8 operating system must use a file integrity tool to verify correct operation of all security functions.

    Without verification of the security functions, security functions may not operate correctly, and the failure may go unnoticed. Security function is defined as the hardware, software, and/or firmwa...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • The OL 8 operating system must not be configured to bypass password requirements for privilege escalation.

    Without reauthentication, users may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When operating systems provide the capability to escalate a functional capability, ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • OL 8 must ensure the password complexity module is enabled in the system-auth file.

    Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resistin...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • OL 8 systems below version 8.4 must ensure the password complexity module in the password-auth file is configured for three retries or less.

    Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resistin...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • OL 8 must not enable IPv4 packet forwarding unless the system is a router.

    Routing protocol daemons are typically used on routers to exchange network topology information with other routers. If this software is used when not required, system network information may be unn...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • OL 8 must be configured to allow sending email notifications of unauthorized configuration changes to designated personnel.

    Unauthorized changes to the baseline configuration could make the system vulnerable to various attacks or allow unauthorized access to the operating system. Changes to operating system configuratio...
    Rule Medium Severity

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