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Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000078-GPOS-00046

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • OL 8 passwords for new users must have a minimum of 15 characters.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The shorter the password, the lower the number of possible combinations that need to be tested before the password is comprom...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000042-GPOS-00020

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • OL 8 duplicate User IDs (UIDs) must not exist for interactive users.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;To ensure accountability and prevent unauthenticated access, interactive users must be identified and authenticated to preven...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000105-GPOS-00052

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • OL 8 must implement multifactor authentication for access to interactive accounts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Using an authentication device, such as a Common Access Card (CAC) or token that is separate from the information system, ens...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000118-GPOS-00060

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The OL 8 system-auth file must disable access to the system for account identifiers (individuals, groups, roles, and devices) with 35 days of inactivity.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Inactive identifiers pose a risk to systems and applications because attackers may exploit an inactive identifier and potenti...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000118-GPOS-00060

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The OL 8 password-auth file must disable access to the system for account identifiers (individuals, groups, roles, and devices) with 35 days of inactivity.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Inactive identifiers pose a risk to systems and applications because attackers may exploit an inactive identifier and potenti...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The OL 8 lastlog command must have a mode of "0750" or less permissive.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Unauthorized disclosure of the contents of the /var/log/lastlog file can reveal system data to attackers, thus compromising i...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The OL 8 lastlog command must be owned by root.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Unauthorized disclosure of the contents of the /var/log/lastlog file can reveal system data to attackers, thus compromising i...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The OL 8 lastlog command must be group-owned by root.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Unauthorized disclosure of the contents of the /var/log/lastlog file can reveal system data to attackers, thus compromising i...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000123-GPOS-00064

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • OL 8 must automatically expire temporary accounts within 72 hours.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Temporary accounts are privileged or nonprivileged accounts that are established during pressing circumstances, such as new s...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000266-GPOS-00101

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • All OL 8 passwords must contain at least one special character.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, ...
    Rule Low Severity

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