The Oracle Linux operating system must not allow an unrestricted logon to the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-221695 | OL07-00-010450 | SV-221695r991591_rule | High |
| Description |
| Failure to restrict system access to authenticated users negatively impacts operating system security. |
| STIG | Date |
| Oracle Linux 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-08-26 |
Details
| Check Text (C-23410r419157_chk) |
| 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-23399r419158_fix) |
| Configure the operating system not to 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 |