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General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000477

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  • The operating system must generate audit records for all kernel module load, unload, and restart actions, and also for all program initiations.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without generating audit records that are specific to the security and mission needs of the organization, it would be difficu...
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  • SRG-OS-000478

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  • The operating system must implement NIST FIPS-validated cryptography for the following: to provision digital signatures, to generate cryptographic hashes, and to protect unclassified information requiring confidentiality and cryptographic protection in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. The operating ...
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  • SRG-OS-000479

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  • The operating system must, at a minimum, off-load audit data from interconnected systems in real time and off-load audit data from standalone systems weekly.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Information stored in one location is vulnerable to accidental or incidental deletion or alteration. Off-loading is a common...
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  • SRG-OS-000480

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  • The operating system must prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If the operating system allows the user to select passwords based on dictionary words, then this increases the chances of pas...
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  • SRG-OS-000480

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  • The operating system must enforce a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Limiting the number of logon attempts over a certain time interval reduces the chances that an unauthorized user may gain acc...
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  • SRG-OS-000480

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  • The operating system must be configured in accordance with the security configuration settings based on DoD security configuration or implementation guidance, including STIGs, NSA configuration guides, CTOs, and DTMs.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Configuring the operating system to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensure...
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  • SRG-OS-000480

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  • The operating system must define default permissions for all authenticated users in such a way that the user can only read and modify 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...
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  • SRG-OS-000480

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  • The operating system must not allow an unattended or automatic logon to the system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Failure to restrict system access to authenticated users negatively impacts operating system security.&lt;/VulnDiscussion&gt;...
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  • SRG-OS-000480

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  • The operating system must limit the ability of non-privileged users to grant other users direct access to the contents of their home directories/folders.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Users' home directories/folders may contain information of a sensitive nature. Non-privileged users should coordinate any sha...
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  • SRG-OS-000480

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  • The operating system must enable an application firewall, if available.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Firewalls protect computers from network attacks by blocking or limiting access to open network ports. Application firewalls ...
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