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  • SRG-OS-000078-GPOS-00046

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  • OL 8 passwords for new users must have a minimum of 15 characters.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The shorter the password, the lower the number of possible combinations that need to be tested before the password is comprom...
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  • SRG-OS-000042-GPOS-00020

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  • OL 8 duplicate User IDs (UIDs) must not exist for interactive users.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;To ensure accountability and prevent unauthenticated access, interactive users must be identified and authenticated to preven...
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  • SRG-OS-000105-GPOS-00052

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  • OL 8 must implement multifactor authentication for access to interactive accounts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Using an authentication device, such as a Common Access Card (CAC) or token that is separate from the information system, ens...
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  • SRG-OS-000118-GPOS-00060

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  • The OL 8 system-auth file must disable access to the system for account identifiers (individuals, groups, roles, and devices) with 35 days of inactivity.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Inactive identifiers pose a risk to systems and applications because attackers may exploit an inactive identifier and potenti...
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  • SRG-OS-000118-GPOS-00060

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  • The OL 8 password-auth file must disable access to the system for account identifiers (individuals, groups, roles, and devices) with 35 days of inactivity.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Inactive identifiers pose a risk to systems and applications because attackers may exploit an inactive identifier and potenti...
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  • SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084

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  • The OL 8 lastlog command must have a mode of "0750" or less permissive.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Unauthorized disclosure of the contents of the /var/log/lastlog file can reveal system data to attackers, thus compromising i...
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  • SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084

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  • The OL 8 lastlog command must be owned by root.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Unauthorized disclosure of the contents of the /var/log/lastlog file can reveal system data to attackers, thus compromising i...
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  • SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084

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  • The OL 8 lastlog command must be group-owned by root.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Unauthorized disclosure of the contents of the /var/log/lastlog file can reveal system data to attackers, thus compromising i...
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  • SRG-OS-000123-GPOS-00064

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  • OL 8 must automatically expire temporary accounts within 72 hours.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Temporary accounts are privileged or nonprivileged accounts that are established during pressing circumstances, such as new s...
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  • SRG-OS-000266-GPOS-00101

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  • All OL 8 passwords must contain at least one special character.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, ...
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  • SRG-OS-000383-GPOS-00166

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  • OL 8 must prohibit the use of cached authentications after one day.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If cached authentication information is out of date, the validity of the authentication information may be questionable. O...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00225

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  • OL 8 must prevent the use of dictionary words for passwords.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If OL 8 allows the user to select passwords based on dictionary words, this increases the chances of password compromise by i...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00226

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  • OL 8 must enforce a delay of at least four seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Configuring the operating system to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists verifi...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • OL 8 must not have unnecessary accounts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Accounts providing no operational purpose provide additional opportunities for system compromise. Unnecessary accounts includ...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • OL 8 must not allow accounts configured with blank or null passwords.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If an account has an empty password, anyone could log on and run commands with the privileges of that account. Accounts with ...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • OL 8 must not allow blank or null passwords in the system-auth file.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If an account has an empty password, anyone could log on and run commands with the privileges of that account. Accounts with ...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • OL 8 must not allow blank or null passwords in the password-auth file.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If an account has an empty password, anyone could log on and run commands with the privileges of that account. Accounts with ...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • OL 8 must display the date and time of the last successful account logon upon logon.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Providing users with feedback on when account accesses last occurred facilitates user recognition and reporting of unauthoriz...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • OL 8 must display the date and time of the last successful account logon upon an SSH logon.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Providing users with feedback on when account accesses via SSH last occurred facilitates user recognition and reporting of un...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00228

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  • OL 8 default permissions must be defined in such a way that all authenticated users can read and modify only their own files.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Setting the most restrictive default permissions ensures that when new accounts are created, they do not have unnecessary acc...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00228

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  • OL 8 must set the umask value to 077 for all local interactive user accounts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The umask controls the default access mode assigned to newly created files. A umask of 077 limits new files to mode 600 or le...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00228

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  • OL 8 must define default permissions for logon and non-logon shells.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The umask controls the default access mode assigned to newly created files. A umask of 077 limits new files to mode 600 or le...
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  • SRG-OS-000326-GPOS-00126

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  • The OL 8 audit system must be configured to audit the execution of privileged functions and prevent all software from executing at higher privilege levels than users executing the software.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Misuse of privileged functions, either intentionally or unintentionally by authorized users, or by unauthorized external enti...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • Cron logging must be implemented in OL 8.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Cron logging can be used to trace the successful or unsuccessful execution of cron jobs. It can also be used to spot intrusio...
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  • SRG-OS-000046-GPOS-00022

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  • The OL 8 System Administrator (SA) and Information System Security Officer (ISSO) (at a minimum) must be alerted of an audit processing failure event.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;It is critical for the appropriate personnel to be aware if a system is at risk of failing to process audit logs as required....
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