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The SUSE operating system must not allow unattended or automatic logon via the graphical user interface.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-217139 | SLES-12-010380 | SV-217139r505931_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to restrict system access to authenticated users negatively impacts SUSE operating system security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SLES 12 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-09-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-18367r369573_chk ) |
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| Note: If a graphical user interface is not installed, this requirement is Not Applicable. Verify the SUSE operating system does not allow unattended or automatic logon via a graphical user interface. Check that unattended or automatic login is disabled with the following command: # sudo grep -i automaticloginenable /etc/gdm/custom.conf AutomaticLoginEnable=false If the "AutomaticLoginEnable" parameter is not set to "false", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-18365r369574_fix) |
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| Configure the SUSE operating system graphical user interface to not allow unattended or automatic logon to the system. Add or edit the following line in the "/etc/gdm/custom.conf" file directly below the "[daemon]" tag: AutomaticLoginEnable=false |