Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-38588 | RHEL-06-000070 | SV-50389r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Using interactive boot, the console user could disable auditing, firewalls, or other services, weakening system security. |
STIG | Date |
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-04-28 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-43536r1_fix) |
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To disable the ability for users to perform interactive startups, edit the file "/etc/sysconfig/init". Add or correct the line: PROMPT=no The "PROMPT" option allows the console user to perform an interactive system startup, in which it is possible to select the set of services which are started on boot. |