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The Oracle Linux operating system must not have an X Windows display manager installed unless approved.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-99515 | OL07-00-040730 | SV-108619r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Internet services not required for system or application processes must not be active to decrease the attack surface of the system. X Windows has a long history of security vulnerabilities and will not be used unless approved and documented. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-05-29 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-98363r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify that if the system has X Windows System installed, it is authorized. Check for the X11 package with the following command: # rpm -qa | grep xorg | grep server Ask the System Administrator if use of the X Windows System is an operational requirement. If the use of X Windows on the system is not documented with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO), this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-105199r1_fix) |
|---|
| Document the requirement for an X Windows server with the ISSO or remove the related packages with the following commands: # rpm -e xorg-x11-server-common |