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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Debian 12

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Configure AIDE to Verify Extended Attributes

    By default, the <code>xattrs</code> option is added to the <code>FIPSR</code> ruleset in AIDE. If using a custom ruleset or the <code>xattrs</code>...
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  • Disk Partitioning

    To ensure separation and protection of data, there are top-level system directories which should be placed on their own physical partition or logic...
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  • Configure GNOME Login Screen

    In the default GNOME desktop, the login is displayed after system boot and can display user accounts, allow users to reboot the system, and allow u...
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  • Disable XDMCP in GDM

    XDMCP is an unencrypted protocol, and therefore, presents a security risk, see e.g. <a href="https://help.gnome.org/admin/gdm/stable/security.html....
    Rule High Severity
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  • Sudo

    <code>Sudo</code>, which stands for "su 'do'", provides the ability to delegate authority to certain users, groups of users, or system administrato...
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  • Install sudo Package

    The sudo package can be installed with the following command: 
    $ apt-get install sudo
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Verify Group Who Owns /etc/sudoers.d Directory

    To properly set the group owner of /etc/sudoers.d, run the command: 
    $ sudo chgrp root /etc/sudoers.d
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Verify User Who Owns /etc/sudoers.d Directory

    To properly set the owner of /etc/sudoers.d, run the command: 
    $ sudo chown root /etc/sudoers.d
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Verify Permissions On /etc/sudoers.d Directory

    To properly set the permissions of /etc/sudoers.d, run the command: 
    $ sudo chmod 0750 /etc/sudoers.d
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Verify Group Who Owns /etc/sudoers File

    To properly set the group owner of /etc/sudoers, run the command: 
    $ sudo chgrp root /etc/sudoers
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Verify User Who Owns /etc/sudoers File

    To properly set the owner of /etc/sudoers, run the command: 
    $ sudo chown root /etc/sudoers
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Verify Permissions On /etc/sudoers File

    To properly set the permissions of /etc/sudoers, run the command: 
    $ sudo chmod 0440 /etc/sudoers
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Ensure That the sudo Binary Has the Correct Permissions

    To properly set the permissions of /usr/bin/sudo, run the command: 
    $ sudo chmod 4111 /usr/bin/sudo
    Rule Medium Severity
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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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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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  • Ensure Users Re-Authenticate for Privilege Escalation - sudo NOPASSWD

    The sudo <code>NOPASSWD</code> tag, when specified, allows a user to execute commands using sudo without having to authenticate. This should be dis...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Ensure Users Re-Authenticate for Privilege Escalation - sudo

    The sudo <code>NOPASSWD</code> and <code>!authenticate</code> option, when specified, allows a user to execute commands using sudo without having t...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Only the VDSM User Can Use sudo NOPASSWD

    The sudo <code>NOPASSWD</code> tag, when specified, allows a user to execute commands using sudo without having to authenticate. Only the <code>vds...
    Rule Medium Severity
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