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Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
OL 8 must disable the debug-shell systemd service.
OL 8 must disable the debug-shell systemd service.
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OL 8 must disable the debug-shell systemd service.
Low Severity
<VulnDiscussion>The debug-shell requires no authentication and provides root privileges to anyone who has physical access to the machine. While this feature is disabled by default, masking it adds a layer of assurance that it will not be enabled via a dependency in "system". This also prevents attackers with physical access from trivially bypassing security on the machine through valid troubleshooting configurations and gaining root access when the system is rebooted.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>