The operating system must not allow an unrestricted logon to the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-71955 | RHEL-07-010450 | SV-86579r2_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 | 2017-12-14 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-72187r2_chk ) |
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| Verify the operating system does not allow an unrestricted 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 "TimedLoginEnable" parameter in "/etc/gdm/custom.conf" file with the following command: # grep -i timedloginenable /etc/gdm/custom.conf TimedLoginEnable=false If the value of "TimedLoginEnable" is not set to "false", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-78307r2_fix) |
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| Configure the operating system to not allow an unrestricted account to log on 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 "TimedLoginEnable" parameter in the [daemon] section of the "/etc/gdm/custom.conf" file to "false": [daemon] TimedLoginEnable=false |