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":