The graphical display manager must not be the default target on OL 8 unless approved.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Internet services that are not required for system or application processes must not be active 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-252663r991589_rule
- Version
- OL08-00-040321
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Document the requirement for a graphical user interface with the ISSO or reinstall the operating system without the graphical user interface. If reinstallation is not feasible, then continue with the following procedure:
Open an SSH session and enter the following commands:
$ sudo systemctl set-default multi-user.target
A reboot is required for the changes to take effect.