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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The SUSE operating system must use a separate file system for the system audit data path.

    <VulnDiscussion>The use of separate file systems for different paths can protect the system from failures resulting from a file system becomi...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The SUSE operating system must configure the Linux Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) to prohibit the use of cached offline authentications after one day.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If cached authentication information is out of date, the validity of the authentication information may be questionable.&lt;/...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000396-GPOS-00176

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Vendor-packaged SUSE operating system security patches and updates must be installed and up to date.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Timely patching is critical for maintaining the operational availability, confidentiality, and integrity of information techn...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000023-GPOS-00006

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The SUSE operating system must display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner before granting access via local console.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Display of a standardized and approved use notification before granting access to the SUSE operating system ensures privacy a...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000074-GPOS-00042

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The SUSE operating system must not have the vsftpd package installed if not required for operational support.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;It is detrimental for SUSE operating systems to provide, or install by default, functionality exceeding requirements or missi...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000023-GPOS-00006

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The SUSE operating system must display the Standard Mandatory DOD Notice and Consent Banner before granting access via SSH.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Display of a standardized and approved use notification before granting access to the SUSE operating system ensures privacy a...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000023-GPOS-00006

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The SUSE operating system must display the Standard Mandatory DoD Notice and Consent Banner until users acknowledge the usage conditions and take explicit actions to log on for further access to the local graphical user interface (GUI).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The SUSE operating system must display the Standard Mandatory DoD Notice and Consent Banner until users acknowledge the usage...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000024-GPOS-00007

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The SUSE operating system file /etc/gdm/banner must contain the Standard Mandatory DoD Notice and Consent banner text.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The banner must be acknowledged by the user prior to allowing the user access to the SUSE operating system. This provides ass...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000228-GPOS-00088

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The SUSE operating system must display a banner before granting local or remote access to the system via a graphical user logon.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Display of a standardized and approved use notification before granting access to the SUSE operating system ensures privacy a...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000228-GPOS-00088

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The SUSE operating system must display the approved Standard Mandatory DoD Notice before granting local or remote access to the system via a graphical user logon.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Display of a standardized and approved use notification before granting access to the SUSE operating system ensures privacy a...
    Rule Medium Severity

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