III - Administrative Classified
Rules and Groups employed by this XCCDF Profile
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SRG-OS-000433-GPOS-00192
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The Ubuntu operating system must implement non-executable data to protect its memory from unauthorized code execution.
<VulnDiscussion>Some adversaries launch attacks with the intent of executing code in non-executable regions of memory or in memory locations ...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000433-GPOS-00193
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The Ubuntu operating system must implement address space layout randomization to protect its memory from unauthorized code execution.
<VulnDiscussion>Some adversaries launch attacks with the intent of executing code in non-executable regions of memory or in memory locations ...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000445-GPOS-00199
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The Ubuntu operating system must use a file integrity tool to verify correct operation of all security functions.
<VulnDiscussion>Without verification of the security functions, security functions may not operate correctly and the failure may go unnoticed...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000446-GPOS-00200
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The Ubuntu operating system must be configured so that a file integrity tool verifies the correct operation of security functions every 30 days.
<VulnDiscussion>Without verification of the security functions, security functions may not operate correctly and the failure may go unnoticed...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
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The Ubuntu operating system must be configured so that remote X connections are disabled, unless to fulfill documented and validated mission requirements.
<VulnDiscussion>The security risk of using X11 forwarding is that the client's X11 display server may be exposed to attack when the SSH clien...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
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The Ubuntu operating system SSH daemon must prevent remote hosts from connecting to the proxy display.
<VulnDiscussion>When X11 forwarding is enabled, there may be additional exposure to the server and client displays if the SSHD proxy display ...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
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All local interactive user home directories defined in the /etc/passwd file must exist.
<VulnDiscussion>If a local interactive user has a home directory defined that does not exist, the user may be given access to the / directory...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
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All local interactive user home directories must have mode 0750 or less permissive.
<VulnDiscussion>Excessive permissions on local interactive user home directories may allow unauthorized access to user files by other users.&...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
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All local interactive user home directories must be group-owned by the home directory owners primary group.
<VulnDiscussion>If the Group Identifier (GID) of a local interactive user’s home directory is not the same as the primary GID of the user, th...Rule Medium Severity -
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
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The Ubuntu operating system must not have accounts configured with blank or null passwords.
<VulnDiscussion>If an account has an empty password, anyone could log on and run commands with the privileges of that account. Accounts with ...Rule High Severity
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