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X Window System connections not required must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-12018 | GEN005260 | SV-37686r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If unauthorized clients are permitted access to the X server, a user's X session may be compromised. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36878r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if the X window system is running. Procedure: # ps -ef |grep Xorg Ask the SA if the X window system is an operational requirement. If it is not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31878r1_fix) |
|---|
| Disable the X Windows server on the system. |