The Oracle Linux operating system must not allow an unattended or automatic logon to the system via a graphical user interface.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Failure to restrict system access to authenticated users negatively impacts operating system security.
- ID
- SV-221694r991591_rule
- Version
- OL07-00-010440
- Severity
- High
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Configure the operating system not to allow an unattended or automatic logon 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 "AutomaticLoginEnable" parameter in the [daemon] section of the "/etc/gdm/custom.conf" file to "false":