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The SUSE operating system must have vlock installed to allow for session locking.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-77059 | SLES-12-010070 | SV-91755r2_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| A session lock is a temporary action taken when a user stops work and moves away from the immediate physical vicinity of the information system but does not want to log out because of the temporary nature of the absence. The session lock is implemented at the point where session activity can be determined. Regardless of where the session lock is determined and implemented, once invoked, the session lock must remain in place until the user reauthenticates. No other activity aside from reauthentication must unlock the system. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000028-GPOS-00009, SRG-OS-000030-GPOS-00011, SRG-OS-000031-GPOS-00012 |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SLES 12 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-03-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-76669r1_chk ) |
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| Verify the SUSE operating system allows the user to perform a graphical user interface (GUI) session lock. Check that the SUSE operating system has the "vlock" package installed by running the following command: # zypper if vlock | grep "Installed:" Installed: Yes If "vlock" is not installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-83757r2_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the SUSE operating system to allow the user to perform a GUI session lock. Allow users to lock the console by installing the "vlock" package using zypper: # sudo zypper install vlock |