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The operating system must not allow an unattended or automatic logon to the system via a graphical user interface.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-71953 | RHEL-07-010440 | SV-86577r1_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to restrict system access to authenticated users negatively impacts operating system security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-07-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-72185r1_chk ) |
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| Verify the operating system does not allow an unattended or automatic logon to the system via a graphical user interface. Note: If the system does not have GNOME installed, this requirement is Not Applicable. Check for the value of the "AutomaticLoginEnable" in the "/etc/gdm/custom.conf" file with the following command: # grep -i automaticloginenable /etc/gdm/custom.conf AutomaticLoginEnable=false If the value of "AutomaticLoginEnable" is not set to "false", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-78305r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the operating system to not allow an unattended or automatic logon to the system via a graphical user interface. Note: If the system does not have GNOME installed, this requirement is Not Applicable. Add or edit the line for the "AutomaticLoginEnable" parameter in the [daemon] section of the "/etc/gdm/custom.conf" file to "false": [daemon] AutomaticLoginEnable=false |