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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Oracle Linux 7

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Disable xinetd Service

    The xinetd service can be disabled with the following command: 
    $ sudo systemctl mask --now xinetd.service
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  • Ensure /etc/hosts.deny is configured

    The file <code>/etc/hosts.deny</code> together with <code>/etc/hosts.allow</code> provides a simple access control mechanism for network services s...
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  • Verify Group Ownership of /etc/hosts.allow

    To properly set the group owner of /etc/hosts.allow, run the command: 
    $ sudo chgrp root /etc/hosts.allow
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Verify Group Ownership of /etc/hosts.deny

    To properly set the group owner of /etc/hosts.deny, run the command: 
    $ sudo chgrp root /etc/hosts.deny
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  • Verify Ownership of /etc/hosts.allow

    To properly set the owner of /etc/hosts.allow, run the command: 
    $ sudo chown root /etc/hosts.allow
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The content of the drawer really is up to you. It could have form fields, definition lists, text lists, labels, charts, progress bars, etc. Spacing recommendation is 24px margins. You can put tabs in here, and can also make the drawer scrollable.

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