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SLES 12 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000250-GPOS-00093

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  • The SUSE operating system SSH server must be configured to use only FIPS-validated key exchange algorithms.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without cryptographic integrity protections provided by FIPS-validated cryptographic algorithms, information can be viewed an...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000138-GPOS-00069

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    Group
  • The SUSE operating system must restrict access to the kernel message buffer.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Restricting access to the kernel message buffer limits access only to root. This prevents attackers from gaining additional s...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-OS-000363-GPOS-00150

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    Group
  • The SUSE operating system must use a file integrity tool to verify correct operation of all security functions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without verification of the security functions, security functions may not operate correctly, and the failure may go unnotice...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000123-GPOS-00064

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    Group
  • The SUSE operating system 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-000363-GPOS-00150

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    Group
  • The SUSE operating system must be configured to allow sending email notifications of unauthorized configuration changes to designated personnel.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Unauthorized changes to the baseline configuration could make the system vulnerable to various attacks or allow unauthorized ...
    Rule Medium Severity

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