Guide to the Secure Configuration of Oracle Linux 9
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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Network Manager
The NetworkManager daemon configures a variety of network connections. This section discusses how to configure NetworkManager.Group -
Lock Accounts After Failed Password Attempts
This rule configures the system to lock out accounts after a number of incorrect login attempts using <code>pam_faillock.so</code>. pam_faillock.so...Rule Medium Severity -
Set Interactive Session Timeout
Setting the <code>TMOUT</code> option in <code>/etc/profile</code> ensures that all user sessions will terminate based on inactivity. The value of ...Rule Medium Severity -
Record Attempts to perform maintenance activities
The Oracle Linux 9 operating system must generate audit records for privileged activities, nonlocal maintenance, diagnostic sessions and other syst...Rule Medium Severity -
Ensure auditd Collects Information on Kernel Module Loading and Unloading
To capture kernel module loading and unloading events, use following lines, setting ARCH to either b32 for 32-bit system, or having two lines for b...Rule Medium Severity -
Record Attempts to Alter Logon and Logout Events
The audit system already collects login information for all users and root. If the <code>auditd</code> daemon is configured to use the <code>augenr...Group -
NetoworkManager DNS Mode
This sets how NetworkManager handles DNS. none - NetworkManager will not modify resolv.conf. default - NetworkManager will update /etc/resolv.con...Value -
Enable SSH Server firewalld Firewall Exception
If the SSH server is in use, inbound connections to SSH's port should be allowed to permit remote access through SSH. In more restrictive firewalld...Rule Medium Severity -
Record Attempts to Alter Logon and Logout Events
The audit system already collects login information for all users and root. If the <code>auditd</code> daemon is configured to use the <code>augenr...Rule Medium Severity -
Type of hostname to record the audit event
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