Canonical Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) V1R12
Rules and Groups employed by this XCCDF Profile
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Lock Accounts After Failed Password Attempts
This rule configures the system to lock out accounts after a number of incorrect login attempts using <code>pam_faillock.so</code>. pam_faillock.so module requires multiple entries in pam files. Th...Rule Medium Severity -
Set Interval For Counting Failed Password Attempts
Utilizing <code>pam_faillock.so</code>, the <code>fail_interval</code> directive configures the system to lock out an account after a number of incorrect login attempts within a specified time peri...Rule Medium Severity -
Do Not Show System Messages When Unsuccessful Logon Attempts Occur
This rule ensures the system prevents informative messages from being presented to the user pertaining to logon information after a number of incorrect login attempts using <code>pam_faillock.so</c...Rule Medium Severity -
Set Lockout Time for Failed Password Attempts
This rule configures the system to lock out accounts during a specified time period after a number of incorrect login attempts using <code>pam_faillock.so</code>. Ensure that the file <code>/etc/s...Rule Medium Severity -
Restrict Access to Kernel Message Buffer
To set the runtime status of the <code>kernel.dmesg_restrict</code> kernel parameter, run the following command: <pre>$ sudo sysctl -w kernel.dmesg_restrict=1</pre> To make sure that the setting is...Rule Low Severity
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