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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Oracle Linux 9

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Enable the pcscd Service

    The pcscd service can be enabled with the following command:
    $ sudo systemctl enable pcscd.service
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Configure opensc Smart Card Drivers

    The OpenSC smart card tool can auto-detect smart card drivers; however, setting the smart card drivers in use by your organization helps to prevent...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Force opensc To Use Defined Smart Card Driver

    The OpenSC smart card middleware can auto-detect smart card drivers; however by forcing the smart card driver in use by your organization, opensc w...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Protect Accounts by Restricting Password-Based Login

    Conventionally, Unix shell accounts are accessed by providing a username and password to a login program, which tests these values for correctness ...
    Group
  • Accounts Authorized Local Users on the Operating System

    List the user accounts that are authorized locally on the operating system. This list includes both users requried by the operating system and by t...
    Value
  • Ensure All Accounts on the System Have Unique User IDs

    Change user IDs (UIDs), or delete accounts, so each has a unique name.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Only Authorized Local User Accounts Exist on Operating System

    Enterprise Application tends to use the server or virtual machine exclusively. Besides the default operating system user, there should be only auth...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Ensure All Groups on the System Have Unique Group ID

    Change the group name or delete groups, so each has a unique id.
    Rule Medium Severity
  • number of days after the last login of the user when the user will be locked out

    'This option is specific for the auth or account phase. It specifies the number of days after the last login of the user when the user will be lock...
    Value
  • Set Password Warning Age

    To specify how many days prior to password expiration that a warning will be issued to users, edit the file <code>/etc/login.defs</code> and add or...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Set Account Expiration Following Inactivity in password-auth

    Verify the account identifiers (individuals, groups, roles, and devices) are disabled after <xccdf-1.2:sub idref="xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_valu...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Set Account Expiration Following Inactivity in system-auth

    Verify the account identifiers (individuals, groups, roles, and devices) are disabled after <xccdf-1.2:sub idref="xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_valu...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Set Account Expiration Following Inactivity

    To specify the number of days after a password expires (which signifies inactivity) until an account is permanently disabled, add or correct the fo...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Assign Expiration Date to Emergency Accounts

    Emergency accounts are privileged accounts established in response to crisis situations where the need for rapid account activation is required. In...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Assign Expiration Date to Temporary Accounts

    Temporary accounts are established as part of normal account activation procedures when there is a need for short-term accounts. In the event tempo...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Ensure All Accounts on the System Have Unique Names

    Ensure accounts on the system have unique names. To ensure all accounts have unique names, run the following command: <pre>$ sudo getent passwd | ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Use Centralized and Automated Authentication

    Implement an automated system for managing user accounts that minimizes the risk of errors, either intentional or deliberate. This system should in...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Set Password Expiration Parameters

    The file <code>/etc/login.defs</code> controls several password-related settings. Programs such as <code>passwd</code>, <code>su</code>, and <code>...
    Group
  • maximum password age

    Maximum age of password in days
    Value
  • minimum password age

    Minimum age of password in days
    Value

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