The graphical display manager must not be the default target on AlmaLinux OS 9 unless approved.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Unnecessary service packages must not be installed to decrease the attack surface of the system. Graphical display managers have a long history of security vulnerabilities and must not be used, unless approved and documented.
- ID
- SV-269206r1050088_rule
- Version
- ALMA-09-014320
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Document the requirement for a graphical user interface with the ISSO or set the default target to multi-user with the following command:
$ systemctl set-default multi-user.target