Guide to the Secure Configuration of Oracle Linux 7
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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Ensure there are no legacy + NIS entries in /etc/group
The <code>+</code> character in <code>/etc/group</code> file marks a place where entries from a network information service (NIS) should be directl...Rule Medium Severity -
Restrict Virtual Console Root Logins
To restrict root logins through the (deprecated) virtual console devices, ensure lines of this form do not appear in <code>/etc/securetty</code>: <...Rule Medium Severity -
Action for auditd to take when disk errors
'The setting for disk_error_action in /etc/audit/auditd.conf, if multiple values are allowed write them separated by pipes as in "syslog|single|hal...Value -
Restrict Root Logins
Direct root logins should be allowed only for emergency use. In normal situations, the administrator should access the system via a unique unprivil...Group -
Group Name Used by pam_wheel Group Parameter
pam_wheel module has a parameter called group, which controls which groups can access the su command. This variable holds the valid value for the p...Value -
Verify Only Root Has UID 0
If any account other than root has a UID of 0, this misconfiguration should be investigated and the accounts other than root should be removed or h...Rule High Severity -
Verify Root Has A Primary GID 0
Therootuser should have a primary group of 0.Rule High Severity -
Direct root Logins Not Allowed
To further limit access to the <code>root</code> account, administrators can disable root logins at the console by editing the <code>/etc/securetty...Rule Medium Severity -
Ensure that System Accounts Are Locked
Some accounts are not associated with a human user of the system, and exist to perform some administrative functions. An attacker should not be abl...Rule Medium Severity -
Restrict Web Browser Use for Administrative Accounts
Enforce policy requiring administrative accounts use web browsers only for local service administration.Rule Unknown Severity
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