Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-38638 | RHEL-06-000259 | SV-50439r3_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Enabling the activation of the screen lock after an idle period ensures password entry will be required in order to access the system, preventing access by passersby. |
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-43587r1_fix) |
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Run the following command to activate locking of the screensaver in the GNOME desktop when it is activated: # gconftool-2 --direct \ --config-source xml:readwrite:/etc/gconf/gconf.xml.mandatory \ --type bool \ --set /apps/gnome-screensaver/lock_enabled true |