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CIS SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 Benchmark Level 2 - Workstation

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  • Configure auditd space_left Action on Low Disk Space

    The <code>auditd</code> service can be configured to take an action when disk space <i>starts</i> to run low. Edit the file <code>/etc/audit/auditd...
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  • AppArmor

    Many security vulnerabilities result from bugs in trusted programs. A trusted program runs with privileges that attackers want to possess. The prog...
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  • Install the pam_apparmor Package

    The pam_apparmor package can be installed with the following command: 
    $ sudo zypper install pam_apparmor
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Enforce all AppArmor Profiles

    AppArmor profiles define what resources applications are able to access. To set all profiles to enforce mode run the following command: <pre>$ sudo...
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  • All AppArmor Profiles are in enforce or complain mode

    AppArmor profiles define what resources applications are able to access. To set all profiles to either <code>enforce</code> or <code>complain</code...
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  • Ensure AppArmor is Active and Configured

    Verify that the Apparmor tool is configured to control whitelisted applications and user home directory access control.<br><br> The <code>apparmor...
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  • GRUB2 bootloader configuration

    During the boot process, the boot loader is responsible for starting the execution of the kernel and passing options to it. The boot loader allows ...
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  • Non-UEFI GRUB2 bootloader configuration

    Non-UEFI GRUB2 bootloader configuration
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  • Verify /boot/grub2/grub.cfg Group Ownership

    The file <code>/boot/grub2/grub.cfg</code> should be group-owned by the <code>root</code> group to prevent destruction or modification of the file....
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  • Verify /boot/grub2/grub.cfg User Ownership

    The file <code>/boot/grub2/grub.cfg</code> should be owned by the <code>root</code> user to prevent destruction or modification of the file. To pr...
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  • Verify /boot/grub2/grub.cfg Permissions

    File permissions for <code>/boot/grub2/grub.cfg</code> should be set to 600. To properly set the permissions of <code>/boot/grub2/grub.cfg</code>,...
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  • Set Boot Loader Password in grub2

    The grub2 boot loader should have a superuser account and password protection enabled to protect boot-time settings. <br><br> Since plaintext passw...
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  • UEFI GRUB2 bootloader configuration

    UEFI GRUB2 bootloader configuration
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  • Set the UEFI Boot Loader Password

    The grub2 boot loader should have a superuser account and password protection enabled to protect boot-time settings. <br><br> Since plaintext passw...
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  • Configure Syslog

    The syslog service has been the default Unix logging mechanism for many years. It has a number of downsides, including inconsistent log format, lac...
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  • Ensure rsyslog is Installed

    Rsyslog is installed by default. The <code>rsyslog</code> package can be installed with the following command: <pre> $ sudo zypper install rsyslog<...
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  • Enable rsyslog Service

    The <code>rsyslog</code> service provides syslog-style logging by default on SUSE Linux Enterprise 12. The <code>rsyslog</code> service can be ena...
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  • Ensure Proper Configuration of Log Files

    The file <code>/etc/rsyslog.conf</code> controls where log message are written. These are controlled by lines called <i>rules</i>, which consist of...
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  • Ensure Log Files Are Owned By Appropriate Group

    The group-owner of all log files written by <code>rsyslog</code> should be <code>root</code>. These log files are determined by the second part of ...
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  • Ensure Log Files Are Owned By Appropriate User

    The owner of all log files written by <code>rsyslog</code> should be <code>root</code>. These log files are determined by the second part of each...
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