Guide to the Secure Configuration of OpenEmbedded
Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark
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Disable SSH Server If Possible
The SSH server service, sshd, is commonly needed. However, if it can be disabled, do so. This is unusual, as SSH is a common method for encrypted and authenticated remote access.Rule High Severity -
Verify Group Ownership on SSH Server Private *_key Key Files
SSH server private keys, files that match the/etc/ssh/*_key
glob, must be group-owned byroot
group.Rule Medium Severity -
Verify Group Ownership on SSH Server Public *.pub Key Files
SSH server public keys, files that match the/etc/ssh/*.pub
glob, must be group-owned byroot
group.Rule Medium Severity -
Verify Ownership on SSH Server Private *_key Key Files
SSH server private keys, files that match the/etc/ssh/*_key
glob, must be owned byroot
user.Rule Medium Severity -
Verify Ownership on SSH Server Public *.pub Key Files
SSH server public keys, files that match the/etc/ssh/*.pub
glob, must be owned byroot
user.Rule Medium Severity -
Verify Permissions on SSH Server Private *_key Key Files
SSH server private keys - files that match the <code>/etc/ssh/*_key</code> glob, have to have restricted permissions. If those files are owned by the <code>root</code> user and the <code>root</code...Rule Medium Severity -
Configure OpenSSH Server if Necessary
If the system needs to act as an SSH server, then certain changes should be made to the OpenSSH daemon configuration file <code>/etc/ssh/sshd_config</code>. The following recommendations can be app...Group -
SSH RekeyLimit - size
Specify the size component of the rekey limit.Value -
SSH RekeyLimit - size
Specify the size component of the rekey limit.Value -
SSH Compression Setting
Specify the compression setting for SSH connections.Value -
SSH Privilege Separation Setting
Specify whether and how sshd separates privileges when handling incoming network connections.Value -
SSH LoginGraceTime setting
Configure parameters for how long the servers stays connected before the user has successfully logged inValue -
SSH MaxStartups setting
Configure parameters for maximum concurrent unauthenticated connections to the SSH daemon.Value -
Endpoint Protection Software
Endpoint protection security software that is not provided or supported by Red Hat can be installed to provide complementary or duplicative security capabilities to those provided by the base pla...Group -
Configure Backups of User Data
The operating system must conduct backups of user data contained in the operating system. The operating system provides utilities for automating backups of user data. Commercial and open-source pro...Rule Medium Severity -
McAfee Endpoint Security Software
In DoD environments, McAfee Host-based Security System (HBSS) and VirusScan Enterprise for Linux (VSEL) is required to be installed on all systems.Group -
McAfee Host-Based Intrusion Detection Software (HBSS)
McAfee Host-based Security System (HBSS) is a suite of software applications used to monitor, detect, and defend computer networks and systems.Group -
Install the Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) Module
Install the McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) Module if it is absolutely necessary. If SELinux is enabled, do not install or enable this module.Rule Medium Severity -
Set SSH Client Alive Count Max to zero
The SSH server sends at most <code>ClientAliveCountMax</code> messages during a SSH session and waits for a response from the SSH client. The option <code>ClientAliveInterval</code> configures time...Rule Medium Severity -
net.ipv6.conf.all.accept_ra
Accept all router advertisements?Value
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