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The Oracle Linux operating system must not allow an unrestricted logon to the system.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>Failure to restrict system access to authenticated users negatively impacts operating system security.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-221695r877377_rule
Severity
High
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Configure the operating system not to allow an unrestricted account to log on to the system via a graphical user interface.

Note: If the system does not have GNOME installed, this requirement is Not Applicable.

Add or edit the line for the "TimedLoginEnable" parameter in the [daemon] section of the "/etc/gdm/custom.conf" file to "false":