Guide to the Secure Configuration of Oracle Linux 8
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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Ensure sudo Runs In A Minimal Environment - sudo env_reset
The sudo <code>env_reset</code> tag, when specified, will run the command in a minimal environment, containing the TERM, PATH, HOME, MAIL, SHELL, L...Rule Medium Severity -
Ensure sudo Ignores Commands In Current Dir - sudo ignore_dot
The sudo <code>ignore_dot</code> tag, when specified, will ignore the current directory in the PATH environment variable. This should be enabled by...Rule Medium Severity -
Ensure Privileged Escalated Commands Cannot Execute Other Commands - sudo NOEXEC
The sudo <code>NOEXEC</code> tag, when specified, prevents user executed commands from executing other commands, like a shell for example. This sho...Rule High Severity -
Ensure sudo passwd_timeout is appropriate - sudo passwd_timeout
The sudo <code>passwd_timeout</code> tag sets the amount of time sudo password prompt waits. The passwd_timeout should be configured by making sure...Rule Medium Severity -
Ensure Only Users Logged In To Real tty Can Execute Sudo - sudo requiretty
The sudo <code>requiretty</code> tag, when specified, will only execute sudo commands from users logged in to a real tty. This should be enabled by...Rule Medium Severity -
Ensure sudo umask is appropriate - sudo umask
The sudo <code>umask</code> tag, when specified, will be added the to the user's umask in the command environment. The umask should be configured b...Rule Medium Severity -
Ensure Only Users Logged In To Real tty Can Execute Sudo - sudo use_pty
The sudo <code>use_pty</code> tag, when specified, will only execute sudo commands from users logged in to a real tty. This should be enabled by ma...Rule Medium Severity -
Ensure Sudo Logfile Exists - sudo logfile
A custom log sudo file can be configured with the 'logfile' tag. This rule configures a sudo custom logfile at the default location suggested by CI...Rule Low Severity -
Ensure a dedicated group owns sudo
Restrict the execution of privilege escalated commands to a dedicated group of users. Ensure the group owner of /usr/bin/sudo is <xccdf-1.2:sub xml...Rule Medium Severity -
Ensure Users Re-Authenticate for Privilege Escalation - sudo !authenticate
The sudo <code>!authenticate</code> option, when specified, allows a user to execute commands using sudo without having to authenticate. This shoul...Rule Medium Severity
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