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SLES 12 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000076-GPOS-00044

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  • The SUSE operating system must be configured to create or update passwords with a maximum lifetime of 60 days.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Any password, no matter how complex, can eventually be cracked. Therefore, passwords need to be changed periodically. If the ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000076-GPOS-00044

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    Group
  • The SUSE operating system must employ user passwords with a maximum lifetime of 60 days.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Any password, no matter how complex, can eventually be cracked. Therefore, passwords need to be changed periodically. If the ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00225

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If the SUSE operating system allows the user to select passwords based on dictionary words, this increases the chances of pas...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000123-GPOS-00064

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  • The SUSE operating system must never automatically remove or disable emergency administrator accounts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Emergency accounts are privileged accounts that are established in response to crisis situations where the need for rapid acc...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000118-GPOS-00060

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  • The SUSE operating system must disable account identifiers (individuals, groups, roles, and devices) after 35 days of inactivity after password expiration.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Inactive identifiers pose a risk to systems and applications because attackers may exploit an inactive identifier and potenti...
    Rule Medium Severity

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