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Canonical Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000279-GPOS-00109

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    Group
  • The Ubuntu operating system must automatically terminate a user session after inactivity timeouts have expired.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Automatic session termination addresses the termination of user-initiated logical sessions in contrast to the termination of ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156

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    Group
  • The Ubuntu operating system must require users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation or when changing roles.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without reauthentication, users may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When oper...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00228

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    Group
  • The Ubuntu operating system default filesystem permissions must be defined in such a way that all authenticated users can read and modify only their own files.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Setting the most restrictive default permissions ensures that when new accounts are created they do not have unnecessary acce...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000105-GPOS-00052

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    Group
  • The Ubuntu operating system must implement smart card logins for multifactor authentication for local and network access to privileged and non-privileged accounts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without the use of multifactor authentication, the ease of access to privileged functions is greatly increased. Multifacto...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000125-GPOS-00065

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    Group
  • The Ubuntu operating system must use strong authenticators in establishing nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic sessions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic activities are those activities conducted by individuals communicating through a network,...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000126-GPOS-00066

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Ubuntu operating system must immediately terminate all network connections associated with SSH traffic after a period of inactivity.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Automatic session termination addresses the termination of user-initiated logical sessions in contrast to the termination of ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000163-GPOS-00072

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Ubuntu operating system must immediately terminate all network connections associated with SSH traffic at the end of the session or after 10 minutes of inactivity.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Terminating an idle session within a short time period reduces the window of opportunity for unauthorized personnel to take c...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000228-GPOS-00088

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Ubuntu operating system must display the Standard Mandatory DoD Notice and Consent Banner before granting any local or remote connection to the system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Display of a standardized and approved use notification before granting access to the publicly accessible operating system en...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187

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    Group
  • The Ubuntu operating system must use SSH to protect the confidentiality and integrity of transmitted information.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without protection of the transmitted information, confidentiality and integrity may be compromised because unprotected commu...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000424-GPOS-00188

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    Group
  • The Ubuntu operating system must configure the SSH daemon to use Message Authentication Codes (MACs) employing FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic hashes to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of information and/or detect changes to information during transmission.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without cryptographic integrity protections, information can be altered by unauthorized users without detection. Remote a...
    Rule Medium Severity

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