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The Oracle REMOTE_OS_ROLES parameter must be set to FALSE.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Setting REMOTE_OS_ROLES to TRUE allows operating system groups to control Oracle roles. The default value of FALSE causes roles to be identified and managed by the database. If REMOTE_OS_ROLES is set to TRUE, a remote user could impersonate another operating system user over a network connection.

ID
SV-219703r879887_rule
Version
O112-BP-022000
Severity
High
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Document remote OS roles in the System Security Plan.

If not required, disable use of remote OS roles.

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