Guide to the Secure Configuration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

with profile Draft PCI-DSS v3 Control Baseline for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
This is a *draft* profile for PCI-DSS v3

This guide presents a catalog of security-relevant configuration settings for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 formatted in the eXtensible Configuration Checklist Description Format (XCCDF).

Providing system administrators with such guidance informs them how to securely configure systems under their control in a variety of network roles. Policy makers and baseline creators can use this catalog of settings, with its associated references to higher-level security control catalogs, in order to assist them in security baseline creation. This guide is a catalog, not a checklist, and satisfaction of every item is not likely to be possible or sensible in many operational scenarios. However, the XCCDF format enables granular selection and adjustment of settings, and their association with OVAL and OCIL content provides an automated checking capability. Transformations of this document, and its associated automated checking content, are capable of providing baselines that meet a diverse set of policy objectives. Some example XCCDF Profiles, which are selections of items that form checklists and can be used as baselines, are available with this guide. They can be processed, in an automated fashion, with tools that support the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP). The DISA STIG for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 is one example of a baseline created from this guidance.
Do not attempt to implement any of the settings in this guide without first testing them in a non-operational environment. The creators of this guidance assume no responsibility whatsoever for its use by other parties, and makes no guarantees, expressed or implied, about its quality, reliability, or any other characteristic.

Evaluation Characteristics

Target machineqeos-3.lab.eng.rdu2.redhat.com
Benchmark URL/usr/share/xml/scap/ssg/content/ssg-rhel7-ds.xml
Benchmark IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_benchmark_RHEL-7
Profile IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_profile_pci-dss
Started at2016-02-22T01:58:33
Finished at2016-02-22T01:58:42
Performed byroot

CPE Platforms

  • cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7
  • cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7::client

Addresses

  • IPv4  127.0.0.1
  • IPv4  172.16.36.3
  • IPv4  10.8.48.149
  • IPv6  0:0:0:0:0:0:0:1
  • IPv6  fe80:0:0:0:f816:3eff:febf:5576
  • MAC  00:00:00:00:00:00
  • MAC  FA:16:3E:BF:55:76

Compliance and Scoring

The target system did not satisfy the conditions of 52 rules! Please review rule results and consider applying remediation.

Rule results

22 passed
52 failed
1 other

Severity of failed rules

0 other
35 low
13 medium
4 high

Score

Scoring systemScoreMaximumPercent
urn:xccdf:scoring:default24.890619100.000000
24.89%

Rule Overview

Group rules by:
TitleSeverityResult
Guide to the Secure Configuration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 52x fail 1x notchecked
Introduction
General Principles
Encrypt Transmitted Data Whenever Possible
Minimize Software to Minimize Vulnerability
Run Different Network Services on Separate Systems
Configure Security Tools to Improve System Robustness
Least Privilege
How to Use This Guide
Read Sections Completely and in Order
Test in Non-Production Environment
Root Shell Environment Assumed
Formatting Conventions
Reboot Required
System Settings 50x fail 1x notchecked
Installing and Maintaining Software 6x fail 1x notchecked
Disk Partitioning
Ensure /tmp Located On Separate Partitionlow
notselected
Ensure /var Located On Separate Partitionlow
notselected
Ensure /var/log Located On Separate Partitionlow
notselected
Ensure /var/log/audit Located On Separate Partitionlow
notselected
Ensure /home Located On Separate Partitionlow
notselected
Encrypt Partitionslow
notselected
Updating Software 3x fail 1x notchecked
Ensure Red Hat GPG Key Installedhigh
fail
Ensure gpgcheck Enabled In Main Yum Configurationhigh
fail
Ensure gpgcheck Enabled For All Yum Package Repositorieshigh
fail
Ensure Software Patches Installedhigh
notchecked
Software Integrity Checking 3x fail
Verify Integrity with AIDE 2x fail
Install AIDEmedium
fail
Build and Test AIDE Databasemedium
notselected
Configure Periodic Execution of AIDEmedium
fail
Verify Integrity with RPM 1x fail
Verify and Correct File Permissions with RPMlow
notselected
Verify File Hashes with RPMlow
fail
Additional Security Software
Install Intrusion Detection Softwarehigh
notselected
Install Virus Scanning Softwarelow
notselected
File Permissions and Masks
Restrict Partition Mount Options
Add nodev Option to Non-Root Local Partitionslow
notselected
Add nodev Option to Removable Media Partitionslow
notselected
Add noexec Option to Removable Media Partitionslow
notselected
Add nosuid Option to Removable Media Partitionslow
notselected
Add nodev Option to /tmplow
notselected
Add noexec Option to /tmplow
notselected
Add nosuid Option to /tmplow
notselected
Add nodev Option to /dev/shmlow
notselected
Add noexec Option to /dev/shmlow
notselected
Add nosuid Option to /dev/shmlow
notselected
Bind Mount /var/tmp To /tmplow
notselected
Restrict Dynamic Mounting and Unmounting of Filesystems
Disable Modprobe Loading of USB Storage Driverlow
notselected
Disable Kernel Support for USB via Bootloader Configurationlow
notselected
Disable Booting from USB Devices in Boot Firmwarelow
notselected
Assign Password to Prevent Changes to Boot Firmware Configurationlow
notselected
Disable the Automounterlow
notselected
Disable GNOME3 Automountinglow
notselected
Disable Mounting of cramfslow
notselected
Disable Mounting of freevxfslow
notselected
Disable Mounting of jffs2low
notselected
Disable Mounting of hfslow
notselected
Disable Mounting of hfspluslow
notselected
Disable Mounting of squashfslow
notselected
Disable Mounting of udflow
notselected
Disable All GNOME3 Thumbnailerslow
notselected
Verify Permissions on Important Files and Directories
Verify User Who Owns shadow Filemedium
pass
Verify Group Who Owns shadow Filemedium
pass
Verify Permissions on shadow Filemedium
pass
Verify User Who Owns group Filemedium
pass
Verify Group Who Owns group Filemedium
pass
Verify Permissions on group Filemedium
pass
Verify User Who Owns gshadow Filemedium
notselected
Verify Group Who Owns gshadow Filemedium
notselected
Verify Permissions on gshadow Filemedium
notselected
Verify User Who Owns passwd Filemedium
pass
Verify Group Who Owns passwd Filemedium
pass
Verify Permissions on passwd Filemedium
pass
Verify File Permissions Within Some Important Directories
Verify that Shared Library Files Have Restrictive Permissionsmedium
notselected
Verify that Shared Library Files Have Root Ownershipmedium
notselected
Verify that System Executables Have Restrictive Permissionsmedium
notselected
Verify that System Executables Have Root Ownershipmedium
notselected
Verify that All World-Writable Directories Have Sticky Bits Setlow
notselected
Ensure No World-Writable Files Existmedium
notselected
Ensure All SGID Executables Are Authorizedlow
notselected
Ensure All SUID Executables Are Authorizedlow
notselected
Ensure All Files Are Owned by a Userlow
notselected
Ensure All Files Are Owned by a Grouplow
notselected
Ensure All World-Writable Directories Are Owned by a System Accountlow
notselected
Restrict Programs from Dangerous Execution Patterns
Daemon Umask
Set Daemon Umasklow
notselected
Disable Core Dumps
Disable Core Dumps for All Userslow
notselected
Disable Core Dumps for SUID programslow
notselected
Enable ExecShield
Enable ExecShieldmedium
notselected
Enable Randomized Layout of Virtual Address Spacemedium
notselected
Enable Execute Disable (XD) or No Execute (NX) Support on x86 Systems
Install PAE Kernel on Supported 32-bit x86 Systemslow
notselected
Enable NX or XD Support in the BIOSlow
notselected
Restrict Access to Kernel Message Bufferlow
notselected
SELinux
Ensure SELinux Not Disabled in /etc/grub.confmedium
notselected
Ensure SELinux State is Enforcingmedium
notselected
Configure SELinux Policylow
notselected
Uninstall setroubleshoot Packagelow
notselected
Uninstall mcstrans Packagelow
notselected
Ensure No Daemons are Unconfined by SELinuxmedium
notselected
Ensure No Device Files are Unlabeled by SELinuxlow
notselected
Account and Access Control 12x fail
Protect Accounts by Restricting Password-Based Login 3x fail
Restrict Root Logins
Direct root Logins Not Allowedmedium
notselected
Restrict Serial Port Root Loginslow
notselected
Restrict Web Browser Use for Administrative Accountslow
notselected
Ensure that System Accounts Do Not Run a Shell Upon Loginmedium
notselected
Verify Only Root Has UID 0medium
notselected
Root Path Must Be Vendor Defaultlow
notselected
Verify Proper Storage and Existence of Password Hashes 1x fail
Prevent Log In to Accounts With Empty Passwordhigh
fail
Verify All Account Password Hashes are Shadowedmedium
pass
All GIDs referenced in /etc/passwd must be defined in /etc/grouplow
notselected
Verify No netrc Files Existmedium
notselected
Set Password Expiration Parameters 1x fail
Set Password Maximum Agemedium
fail
Set Account Expiration Following Inactivitylow
fail
Protect Accounts by Configuring PAM 9x fail
Set Password Quality Requirements 4x fail
Set Password Quality Requirements with pam_pwquality 4x fail
Set Password Retry Prompts Permitted Per-Sessionlow
notselected
Set Password to Maximum of Three Consecutive Repeating Characterslow
notselected
Set Password Strength Minimum Digit Characterslow
fail
Set Password Minimum Lengthlow
fail
Set Password Strength Minimum Uppercase Characterslow
fail
Set Password Strength Minimum Special Characterslow
notselected
Set Password Strength Minimum Lowercase Characterslow
fail
Set Password Strength Minimum Different Characterslow
notselected
Set Password Strength Minimum Different Categorieslow
notselected
Set Lockouts for Failed Password Attempts 2x fail
Set Deny For Failed Password Attemptsmedium
fail
Set Lockout Time For Failed Password Attemptsmedium
fail
Set Interval For Counting Failed Password Attemptsmedium
notselected
Limit Password Reusemedium
notselected
Set Password Hashing Algorithm 3x fail
Set Password Hashing Algorithm in /etc/pam.d/system-authmedium
fail
Set Password Hashing Algorithm in /etc/login.defsmedium
fail
Set Password Hashing Algorithm in /etc/libuser.confmedium
fail
Secure Session Configuration Files for Login Accounts
Ensure that No Dangerous Directories Exist in Root's Path
Ensure that Root's Path Does Not Include Relative Paths or Null Directorieslow
notselected
Ensure that Root's Path Does Not Include World or Group-Writable Directorieslow
notselected
Ensure that Users Have Sensible Umask Values
Ensure the Default Bash Umask is Set Correctlylow
notselected
Ensure the Default C Shell Umask is Set Correctlylow
notselected
Ensure the Default Umask is Set Correctly in /etc/profilelow
notselected
Ensure that User Home Directories are not Group-Writable or World-Readablelow
notselected
Protect Physical Console Access
Set Boot Loader Password
Verify /boot/grub2/grub.cfg User Ownershipmedium
pass
Verify /boot/grub2/grub.cfg Group Ownershipmedium
pass
Verify /boot/grub2/grub.cfg Permissionsmedium
notselected
Set Boot Loader Passwordmedium
notselected
Configure Screen Locking
Configure GUI Screen Locking
Set GNOME3 Screensaver Inactivity Timeoutmedium
notselected
Enable GNOME3 Screensaver Idle Activationmedium
notselected
Enable GNOME3 Screensaver Lock After Idle Periodmedium
notselected
Implement Blank Screensaverlow
notselected
Configure Console Screen Locking
Install the screen Packagelow
notselected
Enable Smart Card Loginmedium
notselected
Require Authentication for Single User Modemedium
notselected
Disable Ctrl-Alt-Del Reboot Activationhigh
notselected
Disable Interactive Bootmedium
notselected
Warning Banners for System Accesses
Enable GNOME3 Login Warning Bannermedium
notselected
Modify the System Login Bannermedium
notselected
Disable the GNOME3 Login User Listlow
notselected
Network Configuration and Firewalls 1x fail
Disable Unused Interfaces
Kernel Parameters Which Affect Networking
Network Parameters for Hosts Only
Disable Kernel Parameter for Sending ICMP Redirects by Defaultmedium
notselected
Disable Kernel Parameter for Sending ICMP Redirects for All Interfacesmedium
notselected
Disable Kernel Parameter for IP Forwardingmedium
notselected
Network Related Kernel Runtime Parameters for Hosts and Routers
Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting Source-Routed Packets for All Interfacesmedium
notselected
Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting ICMP Redirects for All Interfacesmedium
notselected
Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting Secure Redirects for All Interfacesmedium
notselected
Enable Kernel Parameter to Log Martian Packetslow
notselected
Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting Source-Routed Packets By Defaultmedium
notselected
Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting ICMP Redirects By Defaultlow
notselected
Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting Secure Redirects By Defaultmedium
notselected
Enable Kernel Parameter to Ignore ICMP Broadcast Echo Requestslow
notselected
Enable Kernel Parameter to Ignore Bogus ICMP Error Responseslow
notselected
Enable Kernel Parameter to Use TCP Syncookiesmedium
notselected
Enable Kernel Parameter to Use Reverse Path Filtering for All Interfacesmedium
notselected
Enable Kernel Parameter to Use Reverse Path Filtering by Defaultmedium
notselected
Wireless Networking
Disable Wireless Through Software Configuration
Disable WiFi or Bluetooth in BIOSlow
notselected
Deactivate Wireless Network Interfaceslow
notselected
Disable Bluetooth Servicemedium
notselected
Disable Bluetooth Kernel Modulesmedium
notselected
IPv6
Disable Support for IPv6 Unless Needed
Disable IPv6 Networking Support Automatic Loadingmedium
notselected
Disable Interface Usage of IPv6low
notselected
Disable Support for RPC IPv6low
notselected
Configure IPv6 Settings if Necessary
Disable Automatic Configuration
Disable Accepting IPv6 Router Advertisementslow
notselected
Disable Accepting IPv6 Redirectsmedium
notselected
Limit Network-Transmitted Configuration if Using Static IPv6 Addresses
Manually Assign Global IPv6 Addresslow
notselected
Use Privacy Extensions for Addresslow
notselected
Manually Assign IPv6 Router Addresslow
notselected
firewalld
Inspect and Activate Default firewalld Rules
Verify firewalld Enabledmedium
notselected
Strengthen the Default Ruleset
Set Default firewalld Zone for Incoming Packetsmedium
notselected
Transport Layer Security Support
Uncommon Network Protocols
Disable DCCP Supportmedium
notselected
Disable SCTP Supportmedium
notselected
Disable RDS Supportlow
notselected
Disable TIPC Supportmedium
notselected
IPSec Support 1x fail
Install libreswan Packagelow
fail
Disable Zeroconf Networkinglow
notselected
Ensure System is Not Acting as a Network Snifferlow
notselected
Configure Syslog
Ensure Proper Configuration of Log Files
Ensure Log Files Are Owned By Appropriate Usermedium
notselected
Ensure Log Files Are Owned By Appropriate Groupmedium
notselected
Ensure System Log Files Have Correct Permissionsmedium
notselected
Rsyslog Logs Sent To Remote Host
Ensure Logs Sent To Remote Hostlow
notselected
Configure rsyslogd to Accept Remote Messages If Acting as a Log Server
Ensure rsyslog Does Not Accept Remote Messages Unless Acting As Log Serverlow
notselected
Enable rsyslog to Accept Messages via TCP, if Acting As Log Serverlow
notselected
Enable rsyslog to Accept Messages via UDP, if Acting As Log Serverlow
notselected
Ensure All Logs are Rotated by logrotate
Ensure Logrotate Runs Periodicallylow
pass
Configure Logwatch on the Central Log Server
Configure Logwatch HostLimit Linelow
notselected
Configure Logwatch SplitHosts Linelow
notselected
Ensure rsyslog is Installedmedium
notselected
Enable rsyslog Servicemedium
notselected
Disable Logwatch on Clients if a Logserver Existslow
notselected
System Accounting with auditd 31x fail
Configure auditd Data Retention 3x fail
Configure auditd Number of Logs Retainedmedium
pass
Configure auditd Max Log File Sizemedium
pass
Configure auditd max_log_file_action Upon Reaching Maximum Log Sizemedium
pass
Configure auditd space_left Action on Low Disk Spacemedium
fail
Configure auditd admin_space_left Action on Low Disk Spacemedium
fail
Configure auditd mail_acct Action on Low Disk Spacemedium
pass
Configure auditd flush prioritylow
notselected
Configure auditd to use audispd's syslog pluginmedium
fail
Configure auditd Rules for Comprehensive Auditing 27x fail
Records Events that Modify Date and Time Information 5x fail
Record attempts to alter time through adjtimexlow
fail
Record attempts to alter time through settimeofdaylow
fail
Record Attempts to Alter Time Through stimelow
fail
Record Attempts to Alter Time Through clock_settimelow
fail
Record Attempts to Alter the localtime Filelow
fail
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls 13x fail
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - chmodlow
fail
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - chownlow
fail
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fchmodlow
fail
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fchmodatlow
fail
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fchownlow
fail
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fchownatlow
fail
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fremovexattrlow
fail
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fsetxattrlow
fail
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - lchownlow
fail
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - lremovexattrlow
fail
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - lsetxattrlow
fail
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - removexattrlow
fail
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - setxattrlow
fail
Record Events that Modify User/Group Informationlow
fail
Record Events that Modify the System's Network Environmentlow
fail
System Audit Logs Must Have Mode 0640 or Less Permissivelow
pass
System Audit Logs Must Be Owned By Rootlow
pass
Record Events that Modify the System's Mandatory Access Controlslow
fail
Record Attempts to Alter Process and Session Initiation Informationlow
fail
Ensure auditd Collects Unauthorized Access Attempts to Files (unsuccessful)low
fail
Ensure auditd Collects Information on the Use of Privileged Commandslow
notselected
Ensure auditd Collects Information on Exporting to Media (successful)low
fail
Ensure auditd Collects File Deletion Events by Userlow
fail
Ensure auditd Collects System Administrator Actionslow
fail
Ensure auditd Collects Information on Kernel Module Loading and Unloadinglow
fail
Make the auditd Configuration Immutablelow
notselected
Enable auditd Servicemedium
pass
Enable Auditing for Processes Which Start Prior to the Audit Daemonmedium
fail
Services 2x fail
Obsolete Services
Xinetd
Disable xinetd Servicemedium
notselected
Uninstall xinetd Packagelow
notselected
Telnet
Disable telnet Servicehigh
notselected
Uninstall telnet-server Packagehigh
notselected
Remove telnet Clientslow
notselected
Rlogin, Rsh, and Rexec
Uninstall rsh-server Packagehigh
notselected
Disable rexec Servicehigh
notselected
Disable rsh Servicehigh
notselected
Uninstal rsh Packagelow
notselected
Disable rlogin Servicehigh
notselected
Remove Rsh Trust Fileshigh
notselected
NIS
Uninstall ypserv Packagemedium
notselected
Disable ypbind Servicemedium
notselected
Remove NIS Clientlow
notselected
TFTP Server
Disable tftp Servicemedium
notselected
Uninstall tftp-server Packagemedium
notselected
Remove tftplow
notselected
Ensure tftp Daemon Uses Secure Modehigh
notselected
Chat/Messaging Services
Uninstall talk-server Packagemedium
notselected
Uninstall talk Packagelow
notselected
Base Services
Disable Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (abrtd)low
notselected
Disable Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (acpid)low
notselected
Disable Certmonger Service (certmonger)low
notselected
Disable Control Group Config (cgconfig)low
notselected
Disable Control Group Rules Engine (cgred)low
notselected
Enable IRQ Balance (irqbalance)low
notselected
Disable KDump Kernel Crash Analyzer (kdump)low
notselected
Disable Software RAID Monitor (mdmonitor)low
notselected
Disable D-Bus IPC Service (messagebus)low
notselected
Disable Network Console (netconsole)low
notselected
Disable ntpdate Service (ntpdate)low
notselected
Disable Odd Job Daemon (oddjobd)low
notselected
Disable Portreserve (portreserve)low
notselected
Enable Process Accounting (psacct)low
notselected
Disable Apache Qpid (qpidd)low
notselected
Disable Quota Netlink (quota_nld)low
notselected
Disable Network Router Discovery Daemon (rdisc)low
notselected
Disable Red Hat Network Service (rhnsd)low
notselected
Disable Red Hat Subscription Manager Daemon (rhsmcertd)low
notselected
Disable Cyrus SASL Authentication Daemon (saslauthd)low
notselected
Disable SMART Disk Monitoring Service (smartd)low
notselected
Disable System Statistics Reset Service (sysstat)low
notselected
Cron and At Daemons
Restrict at and cron to Authorized Users if Necessary
Enable cron Servicemedium
notselected
Disable anacron Servicelow
notselected
Disable At Service (atd)low
notselected
SSH Server 1x fail
Configure OpenSSH Server if Necessary 1x fail
Strengthen Firewall Configuration if Possible
Allow Only SSH Protocol 2high
notselected
Limit Users' SSH Accesslow
notselected
Set SSH Idle Timeout Intervallow
fail
Set SSH Client Alive Countlow
notselected
Disable SSH Support for .rhosts Filesmedium
notselected
Disable Host-Based Authenticationmedium
notselected
Disable SSH Access via Empty Passwordshigh
notselected
Enable SSH Warning Bannermedium
notselected
Do Not Allow SSH Environment Optionslow
notselected
Use Only Approved Ciphersmedium
notselected
Use Only Approved MACslow
notselected
Disable SSH Server If Possible (Unusual)low
notselected
Remove SSH Server firewalld Firewall exception (Unusual)low
notselected
X Window System
Disable X Windows
Disable X Windows Startup By Setting Default Targetlow
notselected
Remove the X Windows Package Grouplow
notselected
Avahi Server
Disable Avahi Server if Possible
Disable Avahi Server Softwarelow
notselected
Configure Avahi if Necessary
Serve Avahi Only via Required Protocollow
notselected
Check Avahi Responses' TTL Fieldlow
notselected
Prevent Other Programs from Using Avahi's Portlow
notselected
Disable Avahi Publishinglow
notselected
Restrict Information Published by Avahilow
notselected
Print Support
Configure the CUPS Service if Necessary
Disable Printer Browsing Entirely if Possiblelow
notselected
Disable Print Server Capabilitieslow
notselected
Disable the CUPS Servicelow
notselected
DHCP
Disable DHCP Server
Disable DHCP Servicemedium
notselected
Uninstall DHCP Server Packagemedium
notselected
Disable DHCP Server
Minimize Served Information
Do Not Use Dynamic DNSlow
notselected
Deny Decline Messageslow
notselected
Deny BOOTP Querieslow
notselected
Configure Logginglow
notselected
Disable DHCP Client
Disable DHCP Clientlow
notselected
Configure DHCP Client if Necessary
Minimize the DHCP-Configured Options
Network Time Protocol 1x fail
Enable the NTP Daemonmedium
fail
Specify a Remote NTP Servermedium
notselected
Specify Additional Remote NTP Serverslow
notselected
Mail Server Software
Configure SMTP For Mail Clients
Disable Postfix Network Listeningmedium
notselected
Configure Operating System to Protect Mail Server
Configure SSL Certificates for Use with SMTP AUTH
Ensure Security of Postfix SSL Certificate
Configure Postfix if Necessary
Configure Postfix Resource Usage to Limit Denial of Service Attacks
Control Mail Relaying
Configure Trusted Networks and Hosts
Enact SMTP Relay Restrictions
Enact SMTP Recipient Restrictions
Require SMTP AUTH Before Relaying from Untrusted Clients
Use TLS for SMTP AUTH
Configure SMTP Greeting Bannermedium
notselected
Enable Postfix Servicelow
notselected
Uninstall Sendmail Packagemedium
notselected
LDAP
Configure OpenLDAP Clients
Configure LDAP Client to Use TLS For All Transactionsmedium
notselected
Configure Certificate Directives for LDAP Use of TLSmedium
notselected
Configure OpenLDAP Server
Install and Protect LDAP Certificate Files
Uninstall openldap-servers Packagelow
notselected
NFS and RPC
Disable All NFS Services if Possible
Disable Services Used Only by NFS
Disable Network File System Lock Service (nfslock)low
notselected
Disable Secure RPC Client Service (rpcgssd)low
notselected
Disable RPC ID Mapping Service (rpcidmapd)low
notselected
Disable netfs if Possible
Disable Network File Systems (netfs)low
notselected
Configure All Machines which Use NFS
Make Each Machine a Client or a Server, not Both
Configure NFS Services to Use Fixed Ports (NFSv3 and NFSv2)
Configure lockd to use static TCP portlow
notselected
Configure lockd to use static UDP portlow
notselected
Configure statd to use static portlow
notselected
Configure mountd to use static portlow
notselected
Configure NFS Clients
Disable NFS Server Daemons
Specify UID and GID for Anonymous NFS Connectionslow
notselected
Disable Network File System (nfs)low
notselected
Disable Secure RPC Server Service (rpcsvcgssd)low
notselected
Mount Remote Filesystems with Restrictive Options
Mount Remote Filesystems with nodevmedium
notselected
Mount Remote Filesystems with nosuidmedium
notselected
Configure NFS Servers
Configure the Exports File Restrictively
Use Access Lists to Enforce Authorization Restrictions
Export Filesystems Read-Only if Possible
Use Root-Squashing on All Exportslow
notselected
Restrict NFS Clients to Privileged Portslow
notselected
Ensure Insecure File Locking is Not Allowedmedium
notselected
DNS Server
Disable DNS Server
Disable DNS Serverlow
notselected
Uninstall bind Packagelow
notselected
Isolate DNS from Other Services
Run DNS Software on Dedicated Servers
Run DNS Software in a chroot Jail
Protect DNS Data from Tampering or Attack
Run Separate DNS Servers for External and Internal Queries
Use Views to Partition External and Internal Information
Disable Zone Transfers from the Nameserverlow
notselected
Authenticate Zone Transferslow
notselected
Disable Dynamic Updateslow
notselected
FTP Server
Disable vsftpd if Possible
Disable vsftpd Servicelow
notselected
Uninstall vsftpd Packagelow
notselected
Use vsftpd to Provide FTP Service if Necessary
Install vsftpd Packagelow
notselected
Use vsftpd to Provide FTP Service if Necessary
Restrict the Set of Users Allowed to Access FTP
Limit Users Allowed FTP Access if Necessary
Restrict Access to Anonymous Users if Possiblelow
notselected
Configure Firewalls to Protect the FTP Server
Enable Logging of All FTP Transactionslow
notselected
Create Warning Banners for All FTP Usersmedium
notselected
Disable FTP Uploads if Possiblelow
notselected
Place the FTP Home Directory on its Own Partitionlow
notselected
Web Server
Disable Apache if Possible
Disable httpd Servicelow
notselected
Uninstall httpd Packagelow
notselected
Install Apache if Necessary
Confirm Minimal Built-in Modules Installed
Secure Apache Configuration
Restrict Web Server Information Leakage
Set httpd ServerTokens Directive to Prodlow
notselected
Set httpd ServerSignature Directive to Offlow
notselected
Minimize Web Server Loadable Modules
httpd Core Modules
Minimize Modules for HTTP Basic Authentication
Minimize Various Optional Components
Minimize Configuration Files Included
Disable HTTP Digest Authenticationlow
notselected
Disable HTTP mod_rewritelow
notselected
Disable LDAP Supportlow
notselected
Disable Server Side Includeslow
notselected
Disable MIME Magiclow
notselected
Disable WebDAV (Distributed Authoring and Versioning)low
notselected
Disable Server Activity Statuslow
notselected
Disable Web Server Configuration Displaylow
notselected
Disable URL Correction on Misspelled Entrieslow
notselected
Disable Proxy Supportlow
notselected
Disable Cache Supportlow
notselected
Disable CGI Supportlow
notselected
Directory Restrictions
Restrict Root Directorylow
notselected
Restrict Web Directorylow
notselected
Restrict Other Critical Directorieslow
notselected
Limit Available Methodslow
notselected
Use Appropriate Modules to Improve httpd's Security
Deploy mod_ssl
Install mod_ssllow
notselected
Deploy mod_security
Install mod_securitylow
notselected
Use Denial-of-Service Protection Modules
Configure PHP Securely
Configure Operating System to Protect Web Server
Restrict File and Directory Access
Set Permissions on the /var/log/httpd/ Directorylow
notselected
Set Permissions on the /etc/httpd/conf/ Directorylow
notselected
Set Permissions on All Configuration Files Inside /etc/httpd/conf/low
notselected
Configure firewalld to Allow Access to the Web Server
Run httpd in a chroot Jail if Practical
IMAP and POP3 Server
Disable Dovecot
Disable Dovecot Servicelow
notselected
Uninstall dovecot Packagelow
notselected
Configure Dovecot if Necessary
Support Only the Necessary Protocols
Enable SSL Support
Enable the SSL flag in /etc/dovecot.conflow
notselected
Configure Dovecot to Use the SSL Certificate filelow
notselected
Configure Dovecot to Use the SSL Key filelow
notselected
Disable Plaintext Authenticationlow
notselected
Allow IMAP Clients to Access the Server
Samba(SMB) Microsoft Windows File Sharing Server
Disable Samba if Possible
Disable Sambalow
notselected
Configure Samba if Necessary
Restrict SMB File Sharing to Configured Networks
Restrict Printer Sharing
Disable Root Access to SMB Shareslow
notselected
Require Client SMB Packet Signing, if using smbclientlow
notselected
Require Client SMB Packet Signing, if using mount.cifslow
notselected
Proxy Server
Disable Squid if Possible
Disable Squidlow
notselected
Uninstall squid Packagelow
notselected
SNMP Server
Disable SNMP Server if Possible
Disable snmpd Servicelow
notselected
Uninstall net-snmp Packagelow
notselected
Configure SNMP Server if Necessary
Configure SNMP Service to Use Only SNMPv3 or Newer medium
notselected
Ensure Default Password Is Not Usedmedium
notselected
Documentation to Support DISA OS SRG Mapping
Product Meets this Requirementlow
notselected
Product Meets this Requirementlow
notselected
Product Meets this Requirementlow
notselected
Guidance Does Not Meet this Requirement Due to Impracticality or Scopelow
notselected
Implementation of the Requirement is Not Supportedlow
notselected
Guidance Does Not Meet this Requirement Due to Impracticality or Scopelow
notselected
A process for prompt installation of OS updates must exist.low
notselected

Result Details

Ensure /tmp Located On Separate Partitionxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_partition_for_tmp lowCCE-27173-4

Ensure /tmp Located On Separate Partition

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_partition_for_tmp
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:33
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27173-4

references:  SC-32, Test attestation on 20120928 by MM

Description

The /tmp directory is a world-writable directory used for temporary file storage. Ensure it has its own partition or logical volume at installation time, or migrate it using LVM.

Rationale

The /tmp partition is used as temporary storage by many programs. Placing /tmp in its own partition enables the setting of more restrictive mount options, which can help protect programs which use it.

OVAL details

Items not found violating /tmp on own partition:

Object oval:ssg:obj:794 of type partition_object
Mount point
/tmp
Ensure /var Located On Separate Partitionxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_partition_for_var lowCCE-26404-4

Ensure /var Located On Separate Partition

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_partition_for_var
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:33
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26404-4

references:  SC-32, Test attestation on 20120928 by MM

Description

The /var directory is used by daemons and other system services to store frequently-changing data. Ensure that /var has its own partition or logical volume at installation time, or migrate it using LVM.

Rationale

Ensuring that /var is mounted on its own partition enables the setting of more restrictive mount options. This helps protect system services such as daemons or other programs which use it. It is not uncommon for the /var directory to contain world-writable directories installed by other software packages.

OVAL details

Items not found violating /var on own partition:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1005 of type partition_object
Mount point
/var
Ensure /var/log Located On Separate Partitionxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_partition_for_var_log lowCCE-26967-0

Ensure /var/log Located On Separate Partition

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_partition_for_var_log
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:33
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26967-0

references:  AU-9, SC-32, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20120928 by MM

Description

System logs are stored in the /var/log directory. Ensure that it has its own partition or logical volume at installation time, or migrate it using LVM.

Rationale

Placing /var/log in its own partition enables better separation between log files and other files in /var/.

OVAL details

Items not found violating /var/log on own partition:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1021 of type partition_object
Mount point
/var/log
Ensure /var/log/audit Located On Separate Partitionxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_partition_for_var_log_audit lowCCE-26971-2

Ensure /var/log/audit Located On Separate Partition

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_partition_for_var_log_audit
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:33
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26971-2

references:  AU-4, AU-9, SC-32, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20120928 by MM

Description

Audit logs are stored in the /var/log/audit directory. Ensure that it has its own partition or logical volume at installation time, or migrate it later using LVM. Make absolutely certain that it is large enough to store all audit logs that will be created by the auditing daemon.

Rationale

Placing /var/log/audit in its own partition enables better separation between audit files and other files, and helps ensure that auditing cannot be halted due to the partition running out of space.

OVAL details

Items not found violating check for /var/log/audit partition:

Object oval:ssg:obj:793 of type partition_object
Mount point
/var/log/audit
Ensure /home Located On Separate Partitionxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_partition_for_home lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure /home Located On Separate Partition

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_partition_for_home
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:33
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  SC-32, 1208, Test attestation on 20120928 by MM

Description

If user home directories will be stored locally, create a separate partition for /home at installation time (or migrate it later using LVM). If /home will be mounted from another system such as an NFS server, then creating a separate partition is not necessary at installation time, and the mountpoint can instead be configured later.

Rationale

Ensuring that /home is mounted on its own partition enables the setting of more restrictive mount options, and also helps ensure that users cannot trivially fill partitions used for log or audit data storage.

OVAL details

Items not found violating /home on own partition:

Object oval:ssg:obj:832 of type partition_object
Mount point
/home
Encrypt Partitionsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_encrypt_partitions lowCCE-27128-8

Encrypt Partitions

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_encrypt_partitions
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:33
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27128-8

references:  SC-13, SC-28, 1019, 1199, 1200, 185

Description

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 natively supports partition encryption through the Linux Unified Key Setup-on-disk-format (LUKS) technology. The easiest way to encrypt a partition is during installation time.

For manual installations, select the Encrypt checkbox during partition creation to encrypt the partition. When this option is selected the system will prompt for a passphrase to use in decrypting the partition. The passphrase will subsequently need to be entered manually every time the system boots.

For automated/unattended installations, it is possible to use Kickstart by adding the --encrypted and --passphrase= options to the definition of each partition to be encrypted. For example, the following line would encrypt the root partition:

part / --fstype=ext4 --size=100 --onpart=hda1 --encrypted --passphrase=PASSPHRASE
Any PASSPHRASE is stored in the Kickstart in plaintext, and the Kickstart must then be protected accordingly. Omitting the --passphrase= option from the partition definition will cause the installer to pause and interactively ask for the passphrase during installation.

Detailed information on encrypting partitions using LUKS can be found on the Red Hat Documentation web site:
https://docs.redhat.com/docs/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/7/html/Security_Guide/sec-Encryption.html

Rationale

The risk of a system's physical compromise, particularly mobile systems such as laptops, places its data at risk of compromise. Encrypting this data mitigates the risk of its loss if the system is lost.

Ensure Red Hat GPG Key Installedxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ensure_redhat_gpgkey_installed highCCE-26957-1

Ensure Red Hat GPG Key Installed

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ensure_redhat_gpgkey_installed
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:34
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26957-1

references:  CM-5(3), SI-7, MA-1(b), 1749, 366, Test attestation on 20150407 by sdw

Description

To ensure the system can cryptographically verify base software packages come from Red Hat (and to connect to the Red Hat Network to receive them), the Red Hat GPG key must properly be installed. To install the Red Hat GPG key, run:

$ sudo rhn_register
If the system is not connected to the Internet or an RHN Satellite, then install the Red Hat GPG key from trusted media such as the Red Hat installation CD-ROM or DVD. Assuming the disc is mounted in /media/cdrom, use the following command as the root user to import it into the keyring:
$ sudo rpm --import /media/cdrom/RPM-GPG-KEY

Rationale

Changes to software components can have significant effects on the overall security of the operating system. This requirement ensures the software has not been tampered with and that it has been provided by a trusted vendor. The Red Hat GPG key is necessary to cryptographically verify packages are from Red Hat.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Red Hat release key package is installed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:777 of type rpminfo_object
Name
gpg-pubkey
State oval:ssg:ste:778 of type rpminfo_state
ReleaseVersion
4ae0493bfd431d51

Items not found violating Red Hat auxiliary key package is installed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:777 of type rpminfo_object
Name
gpg-pubkey
State oval:ssg:ste:779 of type rpminfo_state
ReleaseVersion
45700c692fa658e0
Remediation script:
# The two fingerprints below are retrieved from https://access.redhat.com/security/team/key
readonly REDHAT_RELEASE_2_FINGERPRINT="567E 347A D004 4ADE 55BA 8A5F 199E 2F91 FD43 1D51"
readonly REDHAT_AUXILIARY_FINGERPRINT="43A6 E49C 4A38 F4BE 9ABF 2A53 4568 9C88 2FA6 58E0"
# Location of the key we would like to import (once it's integrity verified)
readonly REDHAT_RELEASE_KEY="/etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-redhat-release"

RPM_GPG_DIR_PERMS=$(stat -c %a "$(dirname "$REDHAT_RELEASE_KEY")")

# Verify /etc/pki/rpm-gpg directory permissions are safe
if [ "${RPM_GPG_DIR_PERMS}" -le "755" ]
then
  # If they are safe, try to obtain fingerprints from the key file
  # (to ensure there won't be e.g. CRC error)
  IFS=$'\n' GPG_OUT=($(gpg --with-fingerprint "${REDHAT_RELEASE_KEY}"))
  GPG_RESULT=$?
  # No CRC error, safe to proceed
  if [ "${GPG_RESULT}" -eq "0" ]
  then
    for ITEM in "${GPG_OUT[@]}"
    do
      # Filter just hexadecimal fingerprints from gpg's output from
      # processing of a key file
      RESULT=$(echo ${ITEM} | sed -n "s/[[:space:]]*Key fingerprint = \(.*\)/\1/p" | tr -s '[:space:]')
      # If fingerprint matches Red Hat's release 2 or auxiliary key import the key
      if [[ ${RESULT} ]] && ([[ ${RESULT} = "${REDHAT_RELEASE_2_FINGERPRINT}" ]] || \
                             [[ ${RESULT} = "${REDHAT_AUXILIARY_FINGERPRINT}" ]])
      then
        rpm --import "${REDHAT_RELEASE_KEY}"
      fi
    done
  fi
fi
Ensure gpgcheck Enabled In Main Yum Configurationxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ensure_gpgcheck_globally_activated highCCE-26989-4

Ensure gpgcheck Enabled In Main Yum Configuration

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ensure_gpgcheck_globally_activated
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:34
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26989-4

references:  CM-5(3), SI-7, MA-1(b), 1749, 366, Test attestation on 20150407 by sdw

Description

The gpgcheck option controls whether RPM packages' signatures are always checked prior to installation. To configure yum to check package signatures before installing them, ensure the following line appears in /etc/yum.conf in the [main] section:

gpgcheck=1

Rationale

Verifying the authenticity of the software prior to installation validates the integrity of the patch or upgrade received from a vendor. This ensures the software has not been tampered with and that it has been provided by a trusted vendor. Self-signed certificates are disallowed by this requirement. Certificates used to verify the software must be from an approved Certificate Authority (CA).

OVAL details

Items not found violating check value of gpgcheck in /etc/yum.conf:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1127 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/yum.conf^\s*gpgcheck\s*=\s*1\s*$1
Ensure gpgcheck Enabled For All Yum Package Repositoriesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ensure_gpgcheck_never_disabled highCCE-26876-3

Ensure gpgcheck Enabled For All Yum Package Repositories

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ensure_gpgcheck_never_disabled
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:34
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26876-3

references:  CM-5(3), SI-7, MA-1(b), 1749, 366, Test attestation on 20150407 by sdw

Description

To ensure signature checking is not disabled for any repos, remove any lines from files in /etc/yum.repos.d of the form:

gpgcheck=0

Rationale

Verifying the authenticity of the software prior to installation validates the integrity of the patch or upgrade received from a vendor. This ensures the software has not been tampered with and that it has been provided by a trusted vendor. Self-signed certificates are disallowed by this requirement. Certificates used to verify the software must be from an approved Certificate Authority (CA).

OVAL details

Items found violating check for existence of gpgcheck=0 in /etc/yum.repos.d/ files:

PathContent
/etc/yum.repos.d/beaker-client.repo.disabledgpgcheck=0
/etc/yum.repos.d/beaker-tasks.repogpgcheck=0
/etc/yum.repos.d/qa-tools.repogpgcheck=0
/etc/yum.repos.d/rhel-source.repogpgcheck=0
/etc/yum.repos.d/rhel-additional.repogpgcheck=0
/etc/yum.repos.d/updates.repogpgcheck=0
/etc/yum.repos.d/rhel.repogpgcheck=0
/etc/yum.repos.d/beakerlib.repo.disabledgpgcheck=0
/etc/yum.repos.d/beaker.repogpgcheck=0
/etc/yum.repos.d/beaker-harness.repogpgcheck=0
/etc/yum.repos.d/rhel-debuginfo.repogpgcheck=0
Ensure Software Patches Installedxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_security_patches_up_to_date highCCE-26853-2

Ensure Software Patches Installed

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_security_patches_up_to_date
Result
notchecked
Time2016-02-22T01:58:34
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26853-2

references:  SI-2, MA-1(b), http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20120928 by MM

Description

If the system is joined to the Red Hat Network, a Red Hat Satellite Server, or a yum server, run the following command to install updates:

$ sudo yum update
If the system is not configured to use one of these sources, updates (in the form of RPM packages) can be manually downloaded from the Red Hat Network and installed using rpm.

Rationale

Installing software updates is a fundamental mitigation against the exploitation of publicly-known vulnerabilities.

Evaluation messages
info 
No candidate or applicable check found.
Install AIDExccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_aide_installed mediumCCE-26741-9

Install AIDE

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_aide_installed
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:34
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26741-9

references:  CM-3(d), CM-3(e), CM-6(d), CM-6(3), SC-28, SI-7, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Install the AIDE package with the command:

$ sudo yum install aide

Rationale

The AIDE package must be installed if it is to be available for integrity checking.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package aide is installed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:970 of type rpminfo_object
Name
aide
Remediation script:
yum -y install aide
Build and Test AIDE Databasexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_aide_build_database mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Build and Test AIDE Database

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_aide_build_database
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:34
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-3(d), CM-3(e), CM-6(d), CM-6(3), SC-28, SI-7

Description

Run the following command to generate a new database:

$ sudo /usr/sbin/aide --init
By default, the database will be written to the file /var/lib/aide/aide.db.new.gz. Storing the database, the configuration file /etc/aide.conf, and the binary /usr/sbin/aide (or hashes of these files), in a secure location (such as on read-only media) provides additional assurance about their integrity. The newly-generated database can be installed as follows:
$ sudo cp /var/lib/aide/aide.db.new.gz /var/lib/aide/aide.db.gz
To initiate a manual check, run the following command:
$ sudo /usr/sbin/aide --check
If this check produces any unexpected output, investigate.

Rationale

For AIDE to be effective, an initial database of "known-good" information about files must be captured and it should be able to be verified against the installed files.

Configure Periodic Execution of AIDExccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_aide_periodic_cron_checking mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure Periodic Execution of AIDE

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_aide_periodic_cron_checking
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:34
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-3(d), CM-3(e), CM-6(d), CM-6(3), SC-28, SI-7, 374, 416, 1069, 1263, 1297, 1589

Description

To implement a daily execution of AIDE at 4:05am using cron, add the following line to /etc/crontab:

05 4 * * * root /usr/sbin/aide --check
AIDE can be executed periodically through other means; this is merely one example.

Rationale

By default, AIDE does not install itself for periodic execution. Periodically running AIDE is necessary to reveal unexpected changes in installed files.

OVAL details

Items not found violating run aide daily with cron:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1081 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/crontab^[0-9]*[\s]*[0-9]*[\s]*\*[\s]*\*[\s]*\*[\s]*root[\s]*/usr/sbin/aide[\s]*\-\-check+$1

Items not found violating run aide daily with cron:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1082 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/cron.d^.*$^[0-9]*[\s]*[0-9]*[\s]*\*[\s]*\*[\s]*\*[\s]*root[\s]*/usr/sbin/aide[\s]*\-\-check+$1

Items not found violating run aide daily with cron:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1083 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/var/spool/cron/root^[0-9]*[\s]*[0-9]*[\s]*\*[\s]*\*[\s]*\*[\s]*(root|)/usr/sbin/aide[\s]*\-\-check+$1
Remediation script:
echo "05 4 * * * root /usr/sbin/aide --check" >> /etc/crontab
Verify and Correct File Permissions with RPMxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_rpm_verify_permissions lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Verify and Correct File Permissions with RPM

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_rpm_verify_permissions
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:34
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-6, CM-6(d), CM-6(3), 1493, 1494, 1495

Description

The RPM package management system can check file access permissions of installed software packages, including many that are important to system security. After locating a file with incorrect permissions, run the following command to determine which package owns it:

$ rpm -qf FILENAME
Next, run the following command to reset its permissions to the correct values:
$ sudo rpm --setperms PACKAGENAME

Rationale

Permissions on system binaries and configuration files that are too generous could allow an unauthorized user to gain privileges that they should not have. The permissions set by the vendor should be maintained. Any deviations from this baseline should be investigated.

OVAL details

Items not found violating user ownership of all files matches local rpm database:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1026 of type rpmverifyfile_object
BehaviorsNameEpochVersionReleaseArchFilepathFilter
no value.*.*.*.*.*.*oval:ssg:ste:1303

Items not found violating group ownership of all files matches local rpm database:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1027 of type rpmverifyfile_object
BehaviorsNameEpochVersionReleaseArchFilepathFilter
no value.*.*.*.*.*.*oval:ssg:ste:1304

Items not found violating mode of all files matches local rpm database:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1028 of type rpmverifyfile_object
BehaviorsNameEpochVersionReleaseArchFilepathFilter
no value.*.*.*.*.*.*oval:ssg:ste:1305
Verify File Hashes with RPMxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_rpm_verify_hashes lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Verify File Hashes with RPM

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_rpm_verify_hashes
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-6(d), CM-6(3), SI-7, 1496

Description

The RPM package management system can check the hashes of installed software packages, including many that are important to system security. Run the following command to list which files on the system have hashes that differ from what is expected by the RPM database:

$ rpm -Va | grep '^..5'
A "c" in the second column indicates that a file is a configuration file, which may appropriately be expected to change. If the file was not expected to change, investigate the cause of the change using audit logs or other means. The package can then be reinstalled to restore the file. Run the following command to determine which package owns the file:
$ rpm -qf FILENAME
The package can be reinstalled from a yum repository using the command:
$ sudo yum reinstall PACKAGENAME
Alternatively, the package can be reinstalled from trusted media using the command:
$ sudo rpm -Uvh PACKAGENAME

Rationale

The hashes of important files like system executables should match the information given by the RPM database. Executables with erroneous hashes could be a sign of nefarious activity on the system.

OVAL details

Items found violating verify file md5 hashes:

NameEpochVersionReleaseArchFilepathExtended nameSize differsMode differsMd5 differsDevice differsLink mismatchOwnership differsGroup differsMtime differsCapabilities differConfiguration fileDocumentation fileGhost fileLicense fileReadme file
rhts-test-env(none)4.671.el7sednoarch/usr/bin/rhts-rebootrhts-test-env-0:4.67-1.el7sed.noarchfailpassfailpasspasspasspassfailpassfalsefalsefalsefalsefalse
Install Intrusion Detection Softwarexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_install_hids highCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Install Intrusion Detection Software

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_install_hids
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  SC-7, 1263

Description

The base Red Hat platform already includes a sophisticated auditing system that can detect intruder activity, as well as SELinux, which provides host-based intrusion prevention capabilities by confining privileged programs and user sessions which may become compromised.
In DoD environments, supplemental intrusion detection tools, such as, the McAfee Host-based Security System, are available to integrate with existing infrastructure. When these supplemental tools interfere with the proper functioning of SELinux, SELinux takes precedence.

Rationale

Host-based intrusion detection tools provide a system-level defense when an intruder gains access to a system or network.

Install Virus Scanning Softwarexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_install_antivirus lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Install Virus Scanning Software

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_install_antivirus
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  SC-28, SI-3, 1239, 1668

Description

Install virus scanning software, which uses signatures to search for the presence of viruses on the filesystem. The McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for Linux virus scanning tool is provided for DoD systems. Ensure virus definition files are no older than 7 days, or their last release. Configure the virus scanning software to perform scans dynamically on all accessed files. If this is not possible, configure the system to scan all altered files on the system on a daily basis. If the system processes inbound SMTP mail, configure the virus scanner to scan all received mail.

Rationale

Virus scanning software can be used to detect if a system has been compromised by computer viruses, as well as to limit their spread to other systems.

OVAL details

Items not found violating AntiVirus package is installed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:951 of type rpminfo_object
Name
McAfeeVSEForLinux
Add nodev Option to Non-Root Local Partitionsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_nodev_nonroot_local_partitions lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Add nodev Option to Non-Root Local Partitions

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_nodev_nonroot_local_partitions
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

The nodev mount option prevents files from being interpreted as character or block devices. Legitimate character and block devices should exist only in the /dev directory on the root partition or within chroot jails built for system services. Add the nodev option to the fourth column of /etc/fstab for the line which controls mounting of any non-root local partitions.

Rationale

The nodev mount option prevents files from being interpreted as character or block devices. The only legitimate location for device files is the /dev directory located on the root partition. The only exception to this is chroot jails, for which it is not advised to set nodev on these filesystems.

Add nodev Option to Removable Media Partitionsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_nodev_removable_partitions lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Add nodev Option to Removable Media Partitions

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_nodev_removable_partitions
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-19(a), AC-19(d), AC-19(e), CM-7, MP-2

Description

The nodev mount option prevents files from being interpreted as character or block devices. Legitimate character and block devices should exist only in the /dev directory on the root partition or within chroot jails built for system services. Add the nodev option to the fourth column of /etc/fstab for the line which controls mounting of any removable media partitions.

Rationale

The only legitimate location for device files is the /dev directory located on the root partition. An exception to this is chroot jails, and it is not advised to set nodev on partitions which contain their root filesystems.

Add noexec Option to Removable Media Partitionsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_noexec_removable_partitions lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Add noexec Option to Removable Media Partitions

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_noexec_removable_partitions
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-19(a), AC-19(d), AC-19(e), CM-7, MP-2, 87

Description

The noexec mount option prevents the direct execution of binaries on the mounted filesystem. Preventing the direct execution of binaries from removable media (such as a USB key) provides a defense against malicious software that may be present on such untrusted media. Add the noexec option to the fourth column of /etc/fstab for the line which controls mounting of any removable media partitions.

Rationale

Allowing users to execute binaries from removable media such as USB keys exposes the system to potential compromise.

Add nosuid Option to Removable Media Partitionsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_nosuid_removable_partitions lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Add nosuid Option to Removable Media Partitions

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_nosuid_removable_partitions
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-19(a), AC-19(d), AC-19(e), CM-7, MP-2

Description

The nosuid mount option prevents set-user-identifier (SUID) and set-group-identifier (SGID) permissions from taking effect. These permissions allow users to execute binaries with the same permissions as the owner and group of the file respectively. Users should not be allowed to introduce SUID and SGID files into the system via partitions mounted from removeable media. Add the nosuid option to the fourth column of /etc/fstab for the line which controls mounting of any removable media partitions.

Rationale

The presence of SUID and SGID executables should be tightly controlled. Allowing users to introduce SUID or SGID binaries from partitions mounted off of removable media would allow them to introduce their own highly-privileged programs.

Add nodev Option to /tmpxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_tmp_nodev lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Add nodev Option to /tmp

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_tmp_nodev
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, MP-2

Description

The nodev mount option can be used to prevent device files from being created in /tmp. Legitimate character and block devices should not exist within temporary directories like /tmp. Add the nodev option to the fourth column of /etc/fstab for the line which controls mounting of /tmp.

Rationale

The only legitimate location for device files is the /dev directory located on the root partition. The only exception to this is chroot jails.

Add noexec Option to /tmpxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_tmp_noexec lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Add noexec Option to /tmp

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_tmp_noexec
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, MP-2

Description

The noexec mount option can be used to prevent binaries from being executed out of /tmp. Add the noexec option to the fourth column of /etc/fstab for the line which controls mounting of /tmp.

Rationale

Allowing users to execute binaries from world-writable directories such as /tmp should never be necessary in normal operation and can expose the system to potential compromise.

Add nosuid Option to /tmpxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_tmp_nosuid lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Add nosuid Option to /tmp

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_tmp_nosuid
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, MP-2

Description

The nosuid mount option can be used to prevent execution of setuid programs in /tmp. The SUID and SGID permissions should not be required in these world-writable directories. Add the nosuid option to the fourth column of /etc/fstab for the line which controls mounting of /tmp.

Rationale

The presence of SUID and SGID executables should be tightly controlled. Users should not be able to execute SUID or SGID binaries from temporary storage partitions.

Add nodev Option to /dev/shmxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_dev_shm_nodev lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Add nodev Option to /dev/shm

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_dev_shm_nodev
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, MP-2

Description

The nodev mount option can be used to prevent creation of device files in /dev/shm. Legitimate character and block devices should not exist within temporary directories like /dev/shm. Add the nodev option to the fourth column of /etc/fstab for the line which controls mounting of /dev/shm.

Rationale

The only legitimate location for device files is the /dev directory located on the root partition. The only exception to this is chroot jails.

Add noexec Option to /dev/shmxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_dev_shm_noexec lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Add noexec Option to /dev/shm

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_dev_shm_noexec
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, MP-2

Description

The noexec mount option can be used to prevent binaries from being executed out of /dev/shm. It can be dangerous to allow the execution of binaries from world-writable temporary storage directories such as /dev/shm. Add the noexec option to the fourth column of /etc/fstab for the line which controls mounting of /dev/shm.

Rationale

Allowing users to execute binaries from world-writable directories such as /dev/shm can expose the system to potential compromise.

Add nosuid Option to /dev/shmxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_dev_shm_nosuid lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Add nosuid Option to /dev/shm

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_dev_shm_nosuid
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, MP-2

Description

The nosuid mount option can be used to prevent execution of setuid programs in /dev/shm. The SUID and SGID permissions should not be required in these world-writable directories. Add the nosuid option to the fourth column of /etc/fstab for the line which controls mounting of /dev/shm.

Rationale

The presence of SUID and SGID executables should be tightly controlled. Users should not be able to execute SUID or SGID binaries from temporary storage partitions.

Bind Mount /var/tmp To /tmpxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_var_tmp_bind lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Bind Mount /var/tmp To /tmp

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_mount_option_var_tmp_bind
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

The /var/tmp directory is a world-writable directory. Bind-mount it to /tmp in order to consolidate temporary storage into one location protected by the same techniques as /tmp. To do so, edit /etc/fstab and add the following line:

/tmp     /var/tmp     none     rw,nodev,noexec,nosuid,bind     0 0
See the mount(8) man page for further explanation of bind mounting.

Rationale

Having multiple locations for temporary storage is not required. Unless absolutely necessary to meet requirements, the storage location /var/tmp should be bind mounted to /tmp and thus share the same protections.

Disable Modprobe Loading of USB Storage Driverxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_usb-storage_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Modprobe Loading of USB Storage Driver

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_usb-storage_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-19(a), AC-19(d), AC-19(e), 1250, 85

Description

To prevent USB storage devices from being used, configure the kernel module loading system to prevent automatic loading of the USB storage driver. To configure the system to prevent the usb-storage kernel module from being loaded, add the following line to a file in the directory /etc/modprobe.d:

install usb-storage /bin/true
This will prevent the modprobe program from loading the usb-storage module, but will not prevent an administrator (or another program) from using the insmod program to load the module manually.

Rationale

USB storage devices such as thumb drives can be used to introduce malicious software.

Disable Kernel Support for USB via Bootloader Configurationxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_bootloader_nousb_argument lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Kernel Support for USB via Bootloader Configuration

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_bootloader_nousb_argument
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-19(a), AC-19(d), AC-19(e), 1250

Description

All USB support can be disabled by adding the nousb argument to the kernel's boot loader configuration. To do so, append "nousb" to the kernel line in /etc/grub.conf as shown:

kernel /vmlinuz-VERSION ro vga=ext root=/dev/VolGroup00/LogVol00 rhgb quiet nousb
WARNING: Disabling all kernel support for USB will cause problems for systems with USB-based keyboards, mice, or printers. This configuration is infeasible for systems which require USB devices, which is common.

Rationale

Disabling the USB subsystem within the Linux kernel at system boot will protect against potentially malicious USB devices, although it is only practical in specialized systems.

Disable Booting from USB Devices in Boot Firmwarexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_bios_disable_usb_boot lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Booting from USB Devices in Boot Firmware

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_bios_disable_usb_boot
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-19(a), AC-19(d), AC-19(e), 1250

Description

Configure the system boot firmware (historically called BIOS on PC systems) to disallow booting from USB drives.

Rationale

Booting a system from a USB device would allow an attacker to circumvent any security measures provided by the operating system. Attackers could mount partitions and modify the configuration of the OS.

Assign Password to Prevent Changes to Boot Firmware Configurationxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_bios_assign_password lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Assign Password to Prevent Changes to Boot Firmware Configuration

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_bios_assign_password
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Assign a password to the system boot firmware (historically called BIOS on PC systems) to require a password for any configuration changes.

Rationale

Assigning a password to the system boot firmware prevents anyone with physical access from configuring the system to boot from local media and circumvent the operating system's access controls. For systems in physically secure locations, such as a data center or Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), this risk must be weighed against the risk of administrative personnel being unable to conduct recovery operations in a timely fashion.

Disable the Automounterxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_autofs_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable the Automounter

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_autofs_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-19(a), AC-19(d), AC-19(e), 1250, 85

Description

The autofs daemon mounts and unmounts filesystems, such as user home directories shared via NFS, on demand. In addition, autofs can be used to handle removable media, and the default configuration provides the cdrom device as /misc/cd. However, this method of providing access to removable media is not common, so autofs can almost always be disabled if NFS is not in use. Even if NFS is required, it may be possible to configure filesystem mounts statically by editing /etc/fstab rather than relying on the automounter.

The autofs service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable autofs

Rationale

Disabling the automounter permits the administrator to statically control filesystem mounting through /etc/fstab.

OVAL details

Items not found violating systemd test:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1211 of type systemdunitdependency_object
Unit
multi-user.target
State oval:ssg:ste:1212 of type systemdunitdependency_state
Dependency
autofs.service
Disable GNOME3 Automountingxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dconf_gnome_disable_automount lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable GNOME3 Automounting

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dconf_gnome_disable_automount
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-19(a), AC-19(d), AC-19(e)

Description

The system's default desktop environment, GNOME3, will mount devices and removable media (such as DVDs, CDs and USB flash drives) whenever they are inserted into the system. To disable automount and autorun within GNOME3, the automount, automount-open, and autorun-never settings must be set under an appropriate configuration file(s) in the /etc/dconf/db/local.d directory and locked in /etc/dconf/db/local.d/locks directory to prevent user modification. After the settings have been set, run dconf update.

Rationale

Disabling automatic mounting in GNOME3 can prevent the introduction of malware via removable media. It will, however, also prevent desktop users from legitimate use of removable media.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Disable automount in GNOME3:

Object oval:ssg:obj:883 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/^.*$^\[org/gnome/desktop/media-handling]([^\n]*\n+)+?automount=false$1

Items not found violating Disable automount-open in GNOME:

Object oval:ssg:obj:885 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/^.*$^\[org/gnome/desktop/media-handling]([^\n]*\n+)+?automount-open=false$1

Items not found violating Disable autorun in GNOME:

Object oval:ssg:obj:887 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/^.*$^\[org/gnome/desktop/media-handling]([^\n]*\n+)+?autorun-never=true$1

Items not found violating Prevent user from changing automount setting:

Object oval:ssg:obj:884 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/locks/^.*$^/org/gnome/desktop/media-handling/automount$1

Items not found violating Prevent user from changing automount-open setting:

Object oval:ssg:obj:886 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/locks/^.*$^/org/gnome/desktop/media-handling/automount-open$1

Items not found violating Prevent user from changing autorun setting:

Object oval:ssg:obj:888 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/locks/^.*$^/org/gnome/desktop/media-handling/autorun-never$1
Disable Mounting of cramfsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_cramfs_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Mounting of cramfs

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_cramfs_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

To configure the system to prevent the cramfs kernel module from being loaded, add the following line to a file in the directory /etc/modprobe.d:

install cramfs /bin/true
This effectively prevents usage of this uncommon filesystem.

Rationale

Linux kernel modules which implement filesystems that are not needed by the local system should be disabled.

Disable Mounting of freevxfsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_freevxfs_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Mounting of freevxfs

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_freevxfs_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

To configure the system to prevent the freevxfs kernel module from being loaded, add the following line to a file in the directory /etc/modprobe.d:

install freevxfs /bin/true
This effectively prevents usage of this uncommon filesystem.

Rationale

Linux kernel modules which implement filesystems that are not needed by the local system should be disabled.

Disable Mounting of jffs2xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_jffs2_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Mounting of jffs2

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_jffs2_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

To configure the system to prevent the jffs2 kernel module from being loaded, add the following line to a file in the directory /etc/modprobe.d:

install jffs2 /bin/true
This effectively prevents usage of this uncommon filesystem.

Rationale

Linux kernel modules which implement filesystems that are not needed by the local system should be disabled.

Disable Mounting of hfsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_hfs_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Mounting of hfs

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_hfs_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

To configure the system to prevent the hfs kernel module from being loaded, add the following line to a file in the directory /etc/modprobe.d:

install hfs /bin/true
This effectively prevents usage of this uncommon filesystem.

Rationale

Linux kernel modules which implement filesystems that are not needed by the local system should be disabled.

Disable Mounting of hfsplusxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_hfsplus_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Mounting of hfsplus

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_hfsplus_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

To configure the system to prevent the hfsplus kernel module from being loaded, add the following line to a file in the directory /etc/modprobe.d:

install hfsplus /bin/true
This effectively prevents usage of this uncommon filesystem.

Rationale

Linux kernel modules which implement filesystems that are not needed by the local system should be disabled.

Disable Mounting of squashfsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_squashfs_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Mounting of squashfs

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_squashfs_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

To configure the system to prevent the squashfs kernel module from being loaded, add the following line to a file in the directory /etc/modprobe.d:

install squashfs /bin/true
This effectively prevents usage of this uncommon filesystem.

Rationale

Linux kernel modules which implement filesystems that are not needed by the local system should be disabled.

Disable Mounting of udfxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_udf_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Mounting of udf

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_udf_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

To configure the system to prevent the udf kernel module from being loaded, add the following line to a file in the directory /etc/modprobe.d:

install udf /bin/true
This effectively prevents usage of this uncommon filesystem.

Rationale

Linux kernel modules which implement filesystems that are not needed by the local system should be disabled.

Disable All GNOME3 Thumbnailersxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dconf_gnome_disable_thumbnailers lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable All GNOME3 Thumbnailers

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dconf_gnome_disable_thumbnailers
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

The system's default desktop environment, GNOME3, uses a number of different thumbnailer programs to generate thumbnails for any new or modified content in an opened folder. To disable the execution of these thumbnail applications, the disable-all setting must be set under an appropriate configuration file(s) in the /etc/dconf/db/local.d directory and locked in /etc/dconf/db/local.d/locks directory to prevent user modification. After the settings have been set, run dconf update. This effectively prevents an attacker from gaining access to a system through a flaw in GNOME3's Nautilus thumbnail creators.

Rationale

An attacker with knowledge of a flaw in a GNOME3 thumbnailer application could craft a malicious file to exploit this flaw. Assuming the attacker could place the malicious file on the local filesystem (via a web upload for example) and assuming a user browses the same location using Nautilus, the malicious file would exploit the thumbnailer with the potential for malicious code execution. It is best to disable these thumbnailer applications unless they are explicitly required.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Disable thumbnailers in GNOME3:

Object oval:ssg:obj:971 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/^.*$^\[org/gnome/desktop/thumbnailers]([^\n]*\n+)+?disable-all=true$1

Items not found violating user cannot enable thumbnailers :

Object oval:ssg:obj:972 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/locks/^.*$^/org/gnome/desktop/thumbnailers/disable-all$1
Verify User Who Owns shadow Filexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_userowner_shadow_file mediumCCE-26795-5

Verify User Who Owns shadow File

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_userowner_shadow_file
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26795-5

references:  AC-6, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

To properly set the owner of /etc/shadow, run the command:

$ sudo chown root /etc/shadow

Rationale

The /etc/shadow file contains the list of local system accounts and stores password hashes. Protection of this file is critical for system security. Failure to give ownership of this file to root provides the designated owner with access to sensitive information which could weaken the system security posture.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying Testing user ownership of /etc/shadow:

PathTypeUIDGIDSize (B)Permissions
/etc/shadowregular00737--------- 
Verify Group Who Owns shadow Filexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_groupowner_shadow_file mediumCCE-27125-4

Verify Group Who Owns shadow File

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_groupowner_shadow_file
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27125-4

references:  AC-6, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

To properly set the group owner of /etc/shadow, run the command:

$ sudo chgrp root xsl:value-of select="@file"/> 

Rationale

The /etc/shadow file stores password hashes. Protection of this file is critical for system security.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying Testing group ownership /etc/shadow:

PathTypeUIDGIDSize (B)Permissions
/etc/shadowregular00737--------- 
Verify Permissions on shadow Filexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_etc_shadow mediumCCE-27100-7

Verify Permissions on shadow File

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_etc_shadow
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27100-7

references:  AC-6, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

To properly set the permissions of /etc/shadow, run the command:

$ sudo chmod 0000 /etc/shadow

Rationale

The /etc/shadow file contains the list of local system accounts and stores password hashes. Protection of this file is critical for system security. Failure to give ownership of this file to root provides the designated owner with access to sensitive information which could weaken the system security posture.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying /etc/shadow mode and ownership:

PathTypeUIDGIDSize (B)Permissions
/etc/shadowregular00737--------- 
Verify User Who Owns group Filexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_owner_etc_group mediumCCE-26933-2

Verify User Who Owns group File

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_owner_etc_group
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26933-2

references:  AC-6, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

To properly set the owner of /etc/group, run the command:

$ sudo chown root /etc/group

Rationale

The /etc/group file contains information regarding groups that are configured on the system. Protection of this file is important for system security.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying Testing user ownership:

PathTypeUIDGIDSize (B)Permissions
/etc/groupregular00691rw-r--r-- 
Verify Group Who Owns group Filexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_groupowner_etc_group mediumCCE-27037-1

Verify Group Who Owns group File

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_groupowner_etc_group
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27037-1

references:  AC-6, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

To properly set the group owner of /etc/group, run the command:

$ sudo chgrp root xsl:value-of select="@file"/> 

Rationale

The /etc/group file contains information regarding groups that are configured on the system. Protection of this file is important for system security.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying Testing group ownership:

PathTypeUIDGIDSize (B)Permissions
/etc/groupregular00691rw-r--r-- 
Verify Permissions on group Filexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_etc_group mediumCCE-26949-8

Verify Permissions on group File

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_etc_group
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26949-8

references:  AC-6, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

To properly set the permissions of /etc/group, run the command:

$ sudo chmod 644 /etc/group

Rationale

The /etc/group file contains information regarding groups that are configured on the system. Protection of this file is important for system security.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying Testing /etc/group permissions:

PathTypeUIDGIDSize (B)Permissions
/etc/groupregular00691rw-r--r-- 
Verify User Who Owns gshadow Filexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_owner_etc_gshadow mediumCCE-27161-9

Verify User Who Owns gshadow File

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_owner_etc_gshadow
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27161-9

references:  AC-6, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

To properly set the owner of /etc/gshadow, run the command:

$ sudo chown root /etc/gshadow

Rationale

The /etc/gshadow file contains group password hashes. Protection of this file is critical for system security.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Testing gshadow ownership:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1139 of type file_object
Filepath
/etc/gshadow
State oval:ssg:ste:1140 of type file_state
User id
0
Verify Group Who Owns gshadow Filexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_groupowner_etc_gshadow mediumCCE-26840-9

Verify Group Who Owns gshadow File

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_groupowner_etc_gshadow
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26840-9

references:  AC-6, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

To properly set the group owner of /etc/gshadow, run the command:

$ sudo chgrp root xsl:value-of select="@file"/> 

Rationale

The /etc/gshadow file contains group password hashes. Protection of this file is critical for system security.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Testing gshadow ownership:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1011 of type file_object
Filepath
/etc/gshadow
State oval:ssg:ste:1012 of type file_state
Group id
0
Verify Permissions on gshadow Filexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_etc_gshadow mediumCCE-27162-7

Verify Permissions on gshadow File

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_etc_gshadow
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27162-7

references:  AC-6, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

To properly set the permissions of /etc/gshadow, run the command:

$ sudo chmod 0000 /etc/gshadow

Rationale

The /etc/gshadow file contains group password hashes. Protection of this file is critical for system security.

OVAL details

Items not found violating /etc/gshadow mode and ownership:

Object oval:ssg:obj:992 of type file_object
Filepath
/etc/gshadow
State oval:ssg:ste:993 of type file_state
User id
0
Verify User Who Owns passwd Filexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_owner_etc_passwd mediumCCE-27138-7

Verify User Who Owns passwd File

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_owner_etc_passwd
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27138-7

references:  AC-6, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

To properly set the owner of /etc/passwd, run the command:

$ sudo chown root /etc/passwd

Rationale

The /etc/passwd file contains information about the users that are configured on the system. Protection of this file is critical for system security.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying Testing user ownership:

PathTypeUIDGIDSize (B)Permissions
/etc/passwdregular001467rw-r--r-- 
Verify Group Who Owns passwd Filexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_groupowner_etc_passwd mediumCCE-26639-5

Verify Group Who Owns passwd File

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_groupowner_etc_passwd
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26639-5

references:  AC-6, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

To properly set the group owner of /etc/passwd, run the command:

$ sudo chgrp root xsl:value-of select="@file"/> 

Rationale

The /etc/passwd file contains information about the users that are configured on the system. Protection of this file is critical for system security.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying Testing group ownership of /etc/passwd:

PathTypeUIDGIDSize (B)Permissions
/etc/passwdregular001467rw-r--r-- 
Verify Permissions on passwd Filexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_etc_passwd mediumCCE-26887-0

Verify Permissions on passwd File

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_etc_passwd
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26887-0

references:  AC-6, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

To properly set the permissions of /etc/passwd, run the command:

$ sudo chmod 0644 /etc/passwd

Rationale

If the /etc/passwd file is writable by a group-owner or the world the risk of its compromise is increased. The file contains the list of accounts on the system and associated information, and protection of this file is critical for system security.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying /etc/passwd mode and ownership:

PathTypeUIDGIDSize (B)Permissions
/etc/passwdregular001467rw-r--r-- 
Verify that Shared Library Files Have Restrictive Permissionsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_library_dirs mediumCCE-26966-2

Verify that Shared Library Files Have Restrictive Permissions

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_library_dirs
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26966-2

references:  AC-6, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

System-wide shared library files, which are linked to executables during process load time or run time, are stored in the following directories by default:

/lib
/lib64
/usr/lib
/usr/lib64
Kernel modules, which can be added to the kernel during runtime, are stored in /lib/modules. All files in these directories should not be group-writable or world-writable. If any file in these directories is found to be group-writable or world-writable, correct its permission with the following command:
$ sudo chmod go-w FILE

Rationale

Files from shared library directories are loaded into the address space of processes (including privileged ones) or of the kernel itself at runtime. Restrictive permissions are necessary to protect the integrity of the system.

OVAL details

Items not found violating library directories go-w:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1277 of type file_object
PathFilenameFilterFilter
^\/lib(|64)|^\/usr\/lib(|64)no valueoval:ssg:ste:1326oval:ssg:ste:1327

Items not found violating library files go-w:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1278 of type file_object
PathFilenameFilterFilter
^\/lib(|64)|^\/usr\/lib(|64)^.*$oval:ssg:ste:1326oval:ssg:ste:1327
Verify that Shared Library Files Have Root Ownershipxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_ownership_library_dirs mediumCCE-26648-6

Verify that Shared Library Files Have Root Ownership

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_ownership_library_dirs
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26648-6

references:  AC-6, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20130914 by swells

Description

System-wide shared library files, which are linked to executables during process load time or run time, are stored in the following directories by default:

/lib
/lib64
/usr/lib
/usr/lib64
Kernel modules, which can be added to the kernel during runtime, are also stored in /lib/modules. All files in these directories should be owned by the root user. If the directory, or any file in these directories, is found to be owned by a user other than root correct its ownership with the following command:
$ sudo chown root FILE

Rationale

Files from shared library directories are loaded into the address space of processes (including privileged ones) or of the kernel itself at runtime. Proper ownership is necessary to protect the integrity of the system.

OVAL details

Items not found violating library directories uid root:

Object oval:ssg:obj:947 of type file_object
PathFilenameFilter
^\/lib(|64)\/|^\/usr\/lib(|64)\/no valueoval:ssg:ste:1298

Items not found violating library files uid root:

Object oval:ssg:obj:948 of type file_object
PathFilenameFilter
^\/lib(|64)\/|^\/usr\/lib(|64)\/^.*$oval:ssg:ste:1298
Verify that System Executables Have Restrictive Permissionsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_binary_dirs mediumCCE-27075-1

Verify that System Executables Have Restrictive Permissions

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_binary_dirs
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27075-1

references:  AC-6, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx

Description

System executables are stored in the following directories by default:

/bin
/usr/bin
/usr/local/bin
/sbin
/usr/sbin
/usr/local/sbin
All files in these directories should not be group-writable or world-writable. If any file FILE in these directories is found to be group-writable or world-writable, correct its permission with the following command:
$ sudo chmod go-w FILE

Rationale

System binaries are executed by privileged users, as well as system services, and restrictive permissions are necessary to ensure execution of these programs cannot be co-opted.

OVAL details

Items not found violating binary files go-w:

Object oval:ssg:obj:823 of type file_object
PathFilenameFilterFilter
^\/(|s)bin|^\/usr\/(|local\/)(|s)bin^.*$oval:ssg:ste:1283oval:ssg:ste:1284
Verify that System Executables Have Root Ownershipxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_ownership_binary_dirs mediumCCE-27119-7

Verify that System Executables Have Root Ownership

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_ownership_binary_dirs
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27119-7

references:  AC-6, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx

Description

System executables are stored in the following directories by default:

/bin
/usr/bin
/usr/local/bin
/sbin
/usr/sbin
/usr/local/sbin
All files in these directories should be owned by the root user. If any file FILE in these directories is found to be owned by a user other than root, correct its ownership with the following command:
$ sudo chown root FILE

Rationale

System binaries are executed by privileged users as well as system services, and restrictive permissions are necessary to ensure that their execution of these programs cannot be co-opted.

OVAL details

Items not found violating binary directories uid root:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1033 of type file_object
PathFilenameFilter
^\/(|s)bin|^\/usr\/(|local\/)(|s)binno valueoval:ssg:ste:1306

Items not found violating binary files uid root:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1034 of type file_object
PathFilenameFilter
^\/(|s)bin|^\/usr\/(|local\/)(|s)bin^.*$oval:ssg:ste:1306
Verify that All World-Writable Directories Have Sticky Bits Setxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sticky_world_writable_dirs lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Verify that All World-Writable Directories Have Sticky Bits Set

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sticky_world_writable_dirs
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-6, Test attestation on 20120929 by swells

Description

When the so-called 'sticky bit' is set on a directory, only the owner of a given file may remove that file from the directory. Without the sticky bit, any user with write access to a directory may remove any file in the directory. Setting the sticky bit prevents users from removing each other's files. In cases where there is no reason for a directory to be world-writable, a better solution is to remove that permission rather than to set the sticky bit. However, if a directory is used by a particular application, consult that application's documentation instead of blindly changing modes.
To set the sticky bit on a world-writable directory DIR, run the following command:

$ sudo chmod +t DIR

Rationale

Failing to set the sticky bit on public directories allows unauthorized users to delete files in the directory structure.

The only authorized public directories are those temporary directories supplied with the system, or those designed to be temporary file repositories. The setting is normally reserved for directories used by the system, by users for temporary file storage (such as /tmp), and for directories requiring global read/write access.

Ensure No World-Writable Files Existxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_world_writeable_files mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure No World-Writable Files Exist

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_world_writeable_files
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-6

Description

It is generally a good idea to remove global (other) write access to a file when it is discovered. However, check with documentation for specific applications before making changes. Also, monitor for recurring world-writable files, as these may be symptoms of a misconfigured application or user account.

Rationale

Data in world-writable files can be modified by any user on the system. In almost all circumstances, files can be configured using a combination of user and group permissions to support whatever legitimate access is needed without the risk caused by world-writable files.

Ensure All SGID Executables Are Authorizedxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_unauthorized_sgid lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure All SGID Executables Are Authorized

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_unauthorized_sgid
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-6(1)

Description

The SGID (set group id) bit should be set only on files that were installed via authorized means. A straightforward means of identifying unauthorized SGID files is determine if any were not installed as part of an RPM package, which is cryptographically verified. Investigate the origin of any unpackaged SGID files.

Rationale

Executable files with the SGID permission run with the privileges of the owner of the file. SGID files of uncertain provenance could allow for unprivileged users to elevate privileges. The presence of these files should be strictly controlled on the system.

OVAL details

Items not found violating setgid files outside system RPMs:

Object oval:ssg:obj:831 of type file_object
BehaviorsPathFilenameFilterFilter
no value/^.*$oval:ssg:ste:1285oval:ssg:ste:1286
Ensure All SUID Executables Are Authorizedxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_unauthorized_suid lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure All SUID Executables Are Authorized

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_unauthorized_suid
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-6(1)

Description

The SUID (set user id) bit should be set only on files that were installed via authorized means. A straightforward means of identifying unauthorized SGID files is determine if any were not installed as part of an RPM package, which is cryptographically verified. Investigate the origin of any unpackaged SUID files.

Rationale

Executable files with the SUID permission run with the privileges of the owner of the file. SUID files of uncertain provenance could allow for unprivileged users to elevate privileges. The presence of these files should be strictly controlled on the system.

OVAL details

Items not found violating setuid files outside system RPMs:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1094 of type file_object
BehaviorsPathFilenameFilterFilter
no value/^.*$oval:ssg:ste:1313oval:ssg:ste:1314
Ensure All Files Are Owned by a Userxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_files_unowned_by_user lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure All Files Are Owned by a User

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_files_unowned_by_user
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-6, 224

Description

If any files are not owned by a user, then the cause of their lack of ownership should be investigated. Following this, the files should be deleted or assigned to an appropriate user.

Rationale

Unowned files do not directly imply a security problem, but they are generally a sign that something is amiss. They may be caused by an intruder, by incorrect software installation or draft software removal, or by failure to remove all files belonging to a deleted account. The files should be repaired so they will not cause problems when accounts are created in the future, and the cause should be discovered and addressed.

Ensure All Files Are Owned by a Groupxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_files_unowned_by_group lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure All Files Are Owned by a Group

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_files_unowned_by_group
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-6, 224

Description

If any files are not owned by a group, then the cause of their lack of group-ownership should be investigated. Following this, the files should be deleted or assigned to an appropriate group.

Rationale

Unowned files do not directly imply a security problem, but they are generally a sign that something is amiss. They may be caused by an intruder, by incorrect software installation or draft software removal, or by failure to remove all files belonging to a deleted account. The files should be repaired so they will not cause problems when accounts are created in the future, and the cause should be discovered and addressed.

Ensure All World-Writable Directories Are Owned by a System Accountxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_world_writable_files_system_ownership lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure All World-Writable Directories Are Owned by a System Account

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_world_writable_files_system_ownership
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-6, Test attestation on 20120929 by swells

Description

All directories in local partitions which are world-writable should be owned by root or another system account. If any world-writable directories are not owned by a system account, this should be investigated. Following this, the files should be deleted or assigned to an appropriate group.

Rationale

Allowing a user account to own a world-writable directory is undesirable because it allows the owner of that directory to remove or replace any files that may be placed in the directory by other users.

Set Daemon Umaskxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_umask_for_daemons lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Set Daemon Umask

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_umask_for_daemons
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-6, Test attestation on 20140912 by JL

Description

The file /etc/init.d/functions includes initialization parameters for most or all daemons started at boot time. The default umask of 022 prevents creation of group- or world-writable files. To set the default umask for daemons, edit the following line, inserting 022 or 027 for UMASK appropriately:

umask 022
Setting the umask to too restrictive a setting can cause serious errors at runtime. Many daemons on the system already individually restrict themselves to a umask of 077 in their own init scripts.

Rationale

The umask influences the permissions assigned to files created by a process at run time. An unnecessarily permissive umask could result in files being created with insecure permissions.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Test the retrieved /etc/init.d/functions umask value(s) match the var_umask_for_daemons requirement:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1035 of type variable_object
Var ref
oval:ssg:var:1308
State oval:ssg:ste:1036 of type variable_state
Value
Disable Core Dumps for All Usersxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_users_coredumps lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Core Dumps for All Users

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_users_coredumps
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  SC-5

Description

To disable core dumps for all users, add the following line to /etc/security/limits.conf:

*     hard   core    0

Rationale

A core dump includes a memory image taken at the time the operating system terminates an application. The memory image could contain sensitive data and is generally useful only for developers trying to debug problems.

Disable Core Dumps for SUID programsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_fs_suid_dumpable lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Core Dumps for SUID programs

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_fs_suid_dumpable
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  SI-11

Description

To set the runtime status of the fs.suid_dumpable kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w fs.suid_dumpable=0
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
fs.suid_dumpable = 0

Rationale

The core dump of a setuid program is more likely to contain sensitive data, as the program itself runs with greater privileges than the user who initiated execution of the program. Disabling the ability for any setuid program to write a core file decreases the risk of unauthorized access of such data.

Enable ExecShieldxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_kernel_exec_shield mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable ExecShield

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_kernel_exec_shield
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  SC-39, 2530, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

By default on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 64-bit systems, ExecShield is enabled and can only be disabled if the hardware does not support ExecShield or is disabled in /etc/default/grub. For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 32-bit systems, sysctl can be used to enable ExecShield.

Rationale

ExecShield uses the segmentation feature on all x86 systems to prevent execution in memory higher than a certain address. It writes an address as a limit in the code segment descriptor, to control where code can be executed, on a per-process basis. When the kernel places a process's memory regions such as the stack and heap higher than this address, the hardware prevents execution in that address range. This is enabled by default on the latest Red Hat and Fedora systems if supported by the hardware.

OVAL details

Items not found violating kernel runtime parameter kernel.exec-shield set to 1:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1077 of type sysctl_object
Name
kernel.exec-shield
State oval:ssg:ste:1078 of type sysctl_state
Value
1

Items not found violating kernel.exec-shield static configuration:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1079 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/sysctl.conf^[\s]*kernel.exec-shield[\s]*=[\s]*1[\s]*$1

Items not found violating kernel runtime parameter kernel.exec-shield set to 1:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1077 of type sysctl_object
Name
kernel.exec-shield
State oval:ssg:ste:1078 of type sysctl_state
Value
1

Items not found violating kernel.exec-shield static configuration:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1079 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/sysctl.conf^[\s]*kernel.exec-shield[\s]*=[\s]*1[\s]*$1

Items not found violating NX is disabled:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1080 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/boot/grub2/grub.cfg[\s]*noexec[\s]*=[\s]*off1
Enable Randomized Layout of Virtual Address Spacexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_kernel_randomize_va_space mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable Randomized Layout of Virtual Address Space

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_kernel_randomize_va_space
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  SC-30(2), Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To set the runtime status of the kernel.randomize_va_space kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w kernel.randomize_va_space=2
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
kernel.randomize_va_space = 2

Rationale

Address space layout randomization (ASLR) makes it more difficult for an attacker to predict the location of attack code they have introduced into a process's address space during an attempt at exploitation. Additionally, ASLR makes it more difficult for an attacker to know the location of existing code in order to re-purpose it using return oriented programming (ROP) techniques.

OVAL details

Items not found violating kernel runtime parameter kernel.randomize_va_space set to 2:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1007 of type sysctl_object
Name
kernel.randomize_va_space
State oval:ssg:ste:1008 of type sysctl_state
Value
2

Items not found violating kernel.randomize_va_space static configuration:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1009 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/sysctl.conf^[\s]*kernel.randomize_va_space[\s]*=[\s]*2[\s]*$1
Install PAE Kernel on Supported 32-bit x86 Systemsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_install_PAE_kernel_on_x86-32 lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Install PAE Kernel on Supported 32-bit x86 Systems

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_install_PAE_kernel_on_x86-32
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-6(b)

Description

Systems that are using the 64-bit x86 kernel package do not need to install the kernel-PAE package because the 64-bit x86 kernel already includes this support. However, if the system is 32-bit and also supports the PAE and NX features as determined in the previous section, the kernel-PAE package should be installed to enable XD or NX support:

$ sudo yum install kernel-PAE
The installation process should also have configured the bootloader to load the new kernel at boot. Verify this at reboot and modify /etc/default/grub if necessary.

Rationale

On 32-bit systems that support the XD or NX bit, the vendor-supplied PAE kernel is required to enable either Execute Disable (XD) or No Execute (NX) support.

Warnings
warning  The kernel-PAE package should not be installed on older systems that do not support the XD or NX bit, as this may prevent them from booting.
Enable NX or XD Support in the BIOSxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_bios_enable_execution_restrictions lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable NX or XD Support in the BIOS

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_bios_enable_execution_restrictions
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-6(b)

Description

Reboot the system and enter the BIOS or Setup configuration menu. Navigate the BIOS configuration menu and make sure that the option is enabled. The setting may be located under a Security section. Look for Execute Disable (XD) on Intel-based systems and No Execute (NX) on AMD-based systems.

Rationale

Computers with the ability to prevent this type of code execution frequently put an option in the BIOS that will allow users to turn the feature on or off at will.

Restrict Access to Kernel Message Bufferxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_enable_dmesg_restriction lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Restrict Access to Kernel Message Buffer

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_enable_dmesg_restriction
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  SI-11, 1314

Description

To set the runtime status of the kernel.dmesg_restrict kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w kernel.dmesg_restrict=1
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
kernel.dmesg_restrict = 1

Rationale

Unprivileged access to the kernel syslog can expose sensitive kernel address information.

Ensure SELinux Not Disabled in /etc/grub.confxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_enable_selinux_bootloader mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure SELinux Not Disabled in /etc/grub.conf

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_enable_selinux_bootloader
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-3, AC-3(3), AC-6, AU-9, 22, 32, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

SELinux can be disabled at boot time by an argument in /etc/grub.conf. Remove any instances of selinux=0 from the kernel arguments in that file to prevent SELinux from being disabled at boot.

Rationale

Disabling a major host protection feature, such as SELinux, at boot time prevents it from confining system services at boot time. Further, it increases the chances that it will remain off during system operation.

Ensure SELinux State is Enforcingxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_selinux_state mediumCCE-26800-3

Ensure SELinux State is Enforcing

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_selinux_state
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26800-3

references:  AC-3, AC-3(3), AC-4, AC-6, AU-9, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The SELinux state should be set to enforcing at system boot time. In the file /etc/selinux/config, add or correct the following line to configure the system to boot into enforcing mode:

SELINUX=enforcing

Rationale

Setting the SELinux state to enforcing ensures SELinux is able to confine potentially compromised processes to the security policy, which is designed to prevent them from causing damage to the system or further elevating their privileges.

OVAL details

Items not found violating /selinux/enforce is 1:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1157 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/selinux/config^[\s]*SELINUX[\s]*=[\s]*(.*)[\s]*$1
State oval:ssg:ste:1158 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
Configure SELinux Policyxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_selinux_policytype lowCCE-27135-3

Configure SELinux Policy

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_selinux_policytype
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27135-3

references:  AC-3, AC-3(3), AC-4, AC-6, AU-9, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The SELinux targeted policy is appropriate for general-purpose desktops and servers, as well as systems in many other roles. To configure the system to use this policy, add or correct the following line in /etc/selinux/config:

SELINUXTYPE=targeted
Other policies, such as mls, provide additional security labeling and greater confinement but are not compatible with many general-purpose use cases.

Rationale

Setting the SELinux policy to targeted or a more specialized policy ensures the system will confine processes that are likely to be targeted for exploitation, such as network or system services. Note: During the development or debugging of SELinux modules, it is common to temporarily place non-production systems in permissive mode. In such temporary cases, SELinux policies should be developed, and once work is completed, the system should be reconfigured to targeted.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Tests the value of the ^[\s]*SELINUXTYPE[\s]*=[\s]*([^#]*) expression in the /etc/selinux/config file:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1055 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/selinux/config^[\s]*SELINUXTYPE[\s]*=[\s]*([^\s]*)1
State oval:ssg:ste:1056 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
Uninstall setroubleshoot Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_setroubleshoot_removed lowCCE-

Uninstall setroubleshoot Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_setroubleshoot_removed
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-

Description

The SETroubleshoot service notifies desktop users of SELinux denials. The service provides information around configuration errors, unauthorized intrusions, and other potential errors. The setroubleshoot package can be removed with the following command:

$ sudo yum erase setroubleshoot

Rationale

The SETroubleshoot service is an unnecessary daemon to have running on a server

OVAL details

Items not found violating package setroubleshoot is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:998 of type rpminfo_object
Name
setroubleshoot
Uninstall mcstrans Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_mcstrans_removed lowCCE-

Uninstall mcstrans Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_mcstrans_removed
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-

Description

The mcstransd daemon provides category label information to client processes requesting information. The label translations are defined in /etc/selinux/targeted/setrans.conf. The mcstrans package can be removed with the following command:

$ sudo yum erase mcstrans

Rationale

Since this service is not used very often, disable it to reduce the amount of potentially vulnerable code running on the system. NOTE: This rule was added in support of the CIS RHEL6 v1.2.0 benchmark. Please note that Red Hat does not feel this rule is security relevant.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package mcstrans is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1054 of type rpminfo_object
Name
mcstrans
Ensure No Daemons are Unconfined by SELinuxxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_selinux_confinement_of_daemons mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure No Daemons are Unconfined by SELinux

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_selinux_confinement_of_daemons
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-6, AU-9, CM-7

Description

Daemons for which the SELinux policy does not contain rules will inherit the context of the parent process. Because daemons are launched during startup and descend from the init process, they inherit the initrc_t context.

To check for unconfined daemons, run the following command:

$ sudo ps -eZ | egrep "initrc" | egrep -vw "tr|ps|egrep|bash|awk" | tr ':' ' ' | awk '{ print $NF }'
It should produce no output in a well-configured system.

Rationale

Daemons which run with the initrc_t context may cause AVC denials, or allow privileges that the daemon does not require.

Ensure No Device Files are Unlabeled by SELinuxxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_selinux_all_devicefiles_labeled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure No Device Files are Unlabeled by SELinux

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_selinux_all_devicefiles_labeled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-6, AU-9, CM-7, 22, 32, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Device files, which are used for communication with important system resources, should be labeled with proper SELinux types. If any device files carry the SELinux type unlabeled_t, investigate the cause and correct the file's context.

Rationale

If a device file carries the SELinux type unlabeled_t, then SELinux cannot properly restrict access to the device file.

Direct root Logins Not Allowedxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_direct_root_logins mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Direct root Logins Not Allowed

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_direct_root_logins
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  IA-2(1), Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To further limit access to the root account, administrators can disable root logins at the console by editing the /etc/securetty file. This file lists all devices the root user is allowed to login to. If the file does not exist at all, the root user can login through any communication device on the system, whether via the console or via a raw network interface. This is dangerous as user can login to his machine as root via Telnet, which sends the password in plain text over the network. By default, Red Hat Enteprise Linux's /etc/securetty file only allows the root user to login at the console physically attached to the machine. To prevent root from logging in, remove the contents of this file. To prevent direct root logins, remove the contents of this file by typing the following command:

$ sudo echo > /etc/securetty

Rationale

Disabling direct root logins ensures proper accountability and multifactor authentication to privileged accounts. Users will first login, then escalate to privileged (root) access via su / sudo. This is required for FISMA Low and FISMA Moderate systems.

Restrict Serial Port Root Loginsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_restrict_serial_port_logins lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Restrict Serial Port Root Logins

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_restrict_serial_port_logins
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-6(2), 770, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To restrict root logins on serial ports, ensure lines of this form do not appear in /etc/securetty:

ttyS0
ttyS1

Rationale

Preventing direct root login to serial port interfaces helps ensure accountability for actions taken on the systems using the root account.

OVAL details

Items not found violating serial ports /etc/securetty:

Object oval:ssg:obj:827 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/securetty^ttyS[0-9]+$1
Restrict Web Browser Use for Administrative Accountsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_root_webbrowsing lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Restrict Web Browser Use for Administrative Accounts

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_root_webbrowsing
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Enforce policy requiring administrative accounts use web browsers only for local service administration.

Rationale

If a browser vulnerability is exploited while running with administrative privileges, the entire system could be compromised. Specific exceptions for local service administration should be documented in site-defined policy.

Ensure that System Accounts Do Not Run a Shell Upon Loginxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_shelllogin_for_systemaccounts mediumCCE-26448-1

Ensure that System Accounts Do Not Run a Shell Upon Login

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_shelllogin_for_systemaccounts
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26448-1

references:  AC-2, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Some accounts are not associated with a human user of the system, and exist to perform some administrative function. Should an attacker be able to log into these accounts, they should not be granted access to a shell.

The login shell for each local account is stored in the last field of each line in /etc/passwd. System accounts are those user accounts with a user ID less than 1000. The user ID is stored in the third field. If any system account SYSACCT (other than root) has a login shell, disable it with the command:

$ sudo usermod -s /sbin/nologin SYSACCT

Rationale

Ensuring shells are not given to system accounts upon login makes it more difficult for attackers to make use of system accounts.

Warnings
warning  Do not perform the steps in this section on the root account. Doing so might cause the system to become inaccessible.
OVAL details

Items not found violating tests for the presence of login shells (not /sbin/nologin) for system accounts in /etc/passwd file:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1248 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/passwd^(?!root).*:x:0*([0-9]{1,2}|[1-4][0-9]{2}):[\d]*:[^:]*:[^:]*:(?!\/sbin\/nologin|\/bin\/sync|\/sbin\/shutdown|\/sbin\/halt).*$1
Verify Only Root Has UID 0xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_no_uid_except_zero mediumCCE-27175-9

Verify Only Root Has UID 0

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_no_uid_except_zero
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27175-9

references:  AC-6, IA-2(1), http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

If any account other than root has a UID of 0, this misconfiguration should be investigated and the accounts other than root should be removed or have their UID changed.

Rationale

An account has root authority if it has a UID of 0. Multiple accounts with a UID of 0 afford more opportunity for potential intruders to guess a password for a privileged account. Proper configuration of sudo is recommended to afford multiple system administrators access to root privileges in an accountable manner.

OVAL details

Items not found violating test that there are no accounts with UID 0 except root in the /etc/passwd file:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1141 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/passwd^(?!root:)[^:]*:[^:]*:01
Root Path Must Be Vendor Defaultxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_root_path_default lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Root Path Must Be Vendor Default

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_root_path_default
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  SA-8, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Assuming root shell is bash, edit the following files:

~/.profile
~/.bashrc
Change any PATH variables to the vendor default for root and remove any empty PATH entries or references to relative paths.

Rationale

The root account's executable search path must be the vendor default, and must contain only absolute paths.

Prevent Log In to Accounts With Empty Passwordxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_empty_passwords highCCE-27010-8

Prevent Log In to Accounts With Empty Password

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_empty_passwords
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27010-8

references:  IA-5(b), IA-5(c), IA-5(1)(a), Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

If an account is configured for password authentication but does not have an assigned password, it may be possible to log into the account without authentication. Remove any instances of the nullok option in /etc/pam.d/system-auth to prevent logins with empty passwords.

Rationale

If an account has an empty password, anyone could log in and run commands with the privileges of that account. Accounts with empty passwords should never be used in operational environments.

OVAL details

Items found violating make sure nullok is not used in /etc/pam.d/system-auth:

PathContent
/etc/pam.d/system-auth nullok
Remediation script:
sed -i 's/\<nullok\>//g' /etc/pam.d/system-auth
Verify All Account Password Hashes are Shadowedxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_all_shadowed mediumCCE-27144-5

Verify All Account Password Hashes are Shadowed

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_all_shadowed
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27144-5

references:  IA-5(h), http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

If any password hashes are stored in /etc/passwd (in the second field, instead of an x), the cause of this misconfiguration should be investigated. The account should have its password reset and the hash should be properly stored, or the account should be deleted entirely.

Rationale

The hashes for all user account passwords should be stored in the file /etc/shadow and never in /etc/passwd, which is readable by all users.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying password hashes are shadowed:

UsernamePasswordUser idGroup idGcosHome dirLogin shellLast login
daemonx22daemon/sbin/sbin/nologin0
rootx00root/root/bin/bash1456124229
binx11bin/bin/sbin/nologin0
admx34adm/var/adm/sbin/nologin0
lpx47lp/var/spool/lpd/sbin/nologin0
shutdownx60shutdown/sbin/sbin/shutdown0
syncx50sync/sbin/bin/sync0
haltx70halt/sbin/sbin/halt0
polkitdx999998User for polkitd//sbin/nologin0
mailx812mail/var/spool/mail/sbin/nologin0
operatorx110operator/root/sbin/nologin0
gamesx12100games/usr/games/sbin/nologin0
ftpx1450FTP User/var/ftp/sbin/nologin0
nobodyx9999Nobody//sbin/nologin0
dbusx8181System message bus//sbin/nologin0
avahix7070Avahi mDNS/DNS-SD Stack/var/run/avahi-daemon/sbin/nologin0
postfixx8989/var/spool/postfix/sbin/nologin0
avahi-autoipdx170170Avahi IPv4LL Stack/var/lib/avahi-autoipd/sbin/nologin0
sshdx7474Privilege-separated SSH/var/empty/sshd/sbin/nologin0
rpcx3232Rpcbind Daemon/var/lib/rpcbind/sbin/nologin0
rpcuserx2929RPC Service User/var/lib/nfs/sbin/nologin0
nfsnobodyx6553465534Anonymous NFS User/var/lib/nfs/sbin/nologin-1
tssx5959Account used by the trousers package to sandbox the tcsd daemon/dev/null/sbin/nologin0
usbmuxdx113113usbmuxd user//sbin/nologin0
rtkitx172172RealtimeKit/proc/sbin/nologin0
pulsex171171PulseAudio System Daemon/var/run/pulse/sbin/nologin0
systemd-bus-proxyx998995systemd Bus Proxy//sbin/nologin0
systemd-networkx997994systemd Network Management//sbin/nologin0
All GIDs referenced in /etc/passwd must be defined in /etc/groupxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_gid_passwd_group_same lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

All GIDs referenced in /etc/passwd must be defined in /etc/group

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_gid_passwd_group_same
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  366, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Add a group to the system for each GID referenced without a corresponding group.

Rationale

Inconsistency in GIDs between /etc/passwd and /etc/group could lead to a user having unintended rights.

Verify No netrc Files Existxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_netrc_files mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Verify No netrc Files Exist

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_netrc_files
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  IA-5(h), AC-3, 196

Description

The .netrc files contain login information used to auto-login into FTP servers and reside in the user's home directory. These files may contain unencrypted passwords to remote FTP servers making them susceptible to access by unauthorized users and should not be used. Any .netrc files should be removed.

Rationale

Unencrypted passwords for remote FTP servers may be stored in .netrc files. DoD policy requires passwords be encrypted in storage and not used in access scripts.

OVAL details

Items not found violating look for .netrc in /home:

Object oval:ssg:obj:850 of type file_object
BehaviorsPathFilename
no value/home^\.netrc$
Set Password Retry Prompts Permitted Per-Sessionxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_retry lowCCE-27131-2

Set Password Retry Prompts Permitted Per-Session

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_retry
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27131-2

references:  IA-5(c), http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20140925 by swells

Description

To configure the number of retry prompts that are permitted per-session:

Edit the pam_pwquality.so statement in /etc/pam.d/system-auth to show retry=3, or a lower value if site policy is more restrictive.

The DoD requirement is a maximum of 3 prompts per session.

Rationale

Setting the password retry prompts that are permitted on a per-session basis to a low value requires some software, such as SSH, to re-connect. This can slow down and draw additional attention to some types of password-guessing attacks. Note that this is different from account lockout, which is provided by the pam_faillock module.

OVAL details

Items not found violating check the configuration of /etc/pam.d/system-auth:

Object oval:ssg:obj:804 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/pam.d/system-auth^\s*password\s+(?:(?:required)|(?:requisite))\s+pam_cracklib\.so.*retry=([0-9]*).*$1
State oval:ssg:ste:805 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression

Items not found violating check the configuration of /etc/pam.d/system-auth:

Object oval:ssg:obj:806 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/pam.d/system-auth^\s*password\s+(?:(?:required)|(?:requisite))\s+pam_pwquality\.so.*retry=([0-9]*).*$1
State oval:ssg:ste:805 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression

Items not found violating check the configuration of /etc/pam.d/system-auth:

Object oval:ssg:obj:806 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/pam.d/system-auth^\s*password\s+(?:(?:required)|(?:requisite))\s+pam_pwquality\.so.*retry=([0-9]*).*$1
State oval:ssg:ste:805 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
Set Password to Maximum of Three Consecutive Repeating Charactersxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_maxrepeat lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Set Password to Maximum of Three Consecutive Repeating Characters

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_maxrepeat
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  IA-5(c), 366

Description

The pam_pwquality module's maxrepeat parameter controls requirements for consecutive repeating characters. When set to a positive number, it will reject passwords which contain more than that number of consecutive characters. Modify the maxrepeat setting in /etc/security/pwquality.conf to equal 3 to prevent a run of (3 + 1) or more identical characters.

Rationale

Passwords with excessive repeating characters may be more vulnerable to password-guessing attacks.

OVAL details

Items not found violating check the configuration of /etc/security/pwquality.conf:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1051 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/security/pwquality.conf^maxrepeat[\s]*=[\s]*(-?\d+)(?:[\s]|$)1
State oval:ssg:ste:1052 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
Set Password Strength Minimum Digit Charactersxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_dcredit lowCCE-27163-5

Set Password Strength Minimum Digit Characters

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_dcredit
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27163-5

references:  IA-5(b), IA-5(c), 194, 194, 71, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The pam_pwquality module's dcredit parameter controls requirements for usage of digits in a password. When set to a negative number, any password will be required to contain that many digits. When set to a positive number, pam_pwquality will grant +1 additional length credit for each digit. Modify the dcredit setting in /etc/security/pwquality.conf to require the use of a digit in passwords.

Rationale

Requiring digits makes password guessing attacks more difficult by ensuring a larger search space.

OVAL details

Items not found violating check the configuration of /etc/security/pwquality.conf:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1136 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/security/pwquality.conf^dcredit[\s]*=[\s]*(-?\d+)(?:[\s]|$)1
State oval:ssg:ste:1137 of type textfilecontent54_state
InstanceSubexpression
-11
Remediation script:
var_password_pam_dcredit="-1"
if egrep -q ^dcredit[[:space:]]*=[[:space:]]*[-]?[[:digit:]]+ /etc/security/pwquality.conf; then
	sed -i "s/^\(dcredit *= *\).*/\1$var_password_pam_dcredit/" /etc/security/pwquality.conf
else
	sed -i "/\(dcredit *= *\).*/a dcredit = $var_password_pam_dcredit" /etc/security/pwquality.conf
fi
Set Password Minimum Lengthxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_minlen lowCCE-26615-5

Set Password Minimum Length

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_minlen
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26615-5

references:  IA-5(1)(a), 205, 78, Test attestation on 20140928 by swells

Description

The pam_pwquality module's minlen parameter controls requirements for minimum characters required in a password. Add minlen=7 after pam_pwquality to set minimum password length requirements.

Rationale

Password length is one factor of several that helps to determine strength and how long it takes to crack a password. Use of more characters in a password helps to exponentially increase the time and/or resources required to compromise the password.

OVAL details

Items not found violating check the configuration of /etc/security/pwquality.conf:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1241 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/security/pwquality.conf^minlen[\s]*=[\s]*(-?\d+)(?:[\s]|$)1
State oval:ssg:ste:1242 of type textfilecontent54_state
InstanceSubexpression
71
Remediation script:
var_password_pam_minlen="7"
if egrep -q ^minlen[[:space:]]*=[[:space:]]*[[:digit:]]+ /etc/security/pwquality.conf; then
	sed -i "s/^\(minlen *= *\).*/\1$var_password_pam_minlen/" /etc/security/pwquality.conf
else
	sed -i "/\(minlen *= *\).*/a minlen = $var_password_pam_minlen" /etc/security/pwquality.conf
fi
Set Password Strength Minimum Uppercase Charactersxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_ucredit lowCCE-26988-6

Set Password Strength Minimum Uppercase Characters

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_ucredit
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26988-6

references:  IA-5(b), IA-5(c), IA-5(1)(a), 192, 69, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The pam_pwquality module's ucredit= parameter controls requirements for usage of uppercase letters in a password. When set to a negative number, any password will be required to contain that many uppercase characters. When set to a positive number, pam_pwquality will grant +1 additional length credit for each uppercase character. Modify the ucredit setting in /etc/security/pwquality.conf to require the use of an uppercase character in passwords.

Rationale

Requiring a minimum number of uppercase characters makes password guessing attacks more difficult by ensuring a larger search space.

OVAL details

Items not found violating check the configuration of /etc/security/pwquality.conf:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1245 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/security/pwquality.conf^ucredit[s\]*=[\s]*(-?\d+)(?:[\s]|$)1
State oval:ssg:ste:1246 of type textfilecontent54_state
InstanceSubexpression
-11
Remediation script:
var_password_pam_ucredit="-1"
if egrep -q ^ucredit[[:space:]]*=[[:space:]]*[-]?[[:digit:]]+ /etc/security/pwquality.conf; then
	sed -i "s/^\(ucredit *= *\).*/\1$var_password_pam_ucredit/" /etc/security/pwquality.conf
else
	sed -i "/\(ucredit *= *\).*/a ucredit = $var_password_pam_ucredit" /etc/security/pwquality.conf
fi
Set Password Strength Minimum Special Charactersxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_ocredit lowCCE-27151-0

Set Password Strength Minimum Special Characters

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_ocredit
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27151-0

references:  IA-5(b), IA-5(c), IA-5(1)(a), 1619, 266, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The pam_pwquality module's ocredit= parameter controls requirements for usage of special (or "other") characters in a password. When set to a negative number, any password will be required to contain that many special characters. When set to a positive number, pam_pwquality will grant +1 additional length credit for each special character. Modify the ocredit setting in /etc/security/pwquality.conf to equal -1 to require use of a special character in passwords.

Rationale

Requiring a minimum number of special characters makes password guessing attacks more difficult by ensuring a larger search space.

OVAL details

Items not found violating check the configuration of /etc/security/pwquality.conf:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1253 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/security/pwquality.conf^ocredit[\s]*=[\s]*(-?\d+)(?:[\s]|$)1
State oval:ssg:ste:1254 of type textfilecontent54_state
InstanceSubexpression
1
Set Password Strength Minimum Lowercase Charactersxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_lcredit lowCCE-27111-4

Set Password Strength Minimum Lowercase Characters

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_lcredit
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27111-4

references:  IA-5(b), IA-5(c), IA-5(1)(a), 193, 70, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The pam_pwquality module's lcredit parameter controls requirements for usage of lowercase letters in a password. When set to a negative number, any password will be required to contain that many lowercase characters. When set to a positive number, pam_pwquality will grant +1 additional length credit for each lowercase character. Modify the lcredit setting in /etc/security/pwquality.conf to require the use of a lowercase character in passwords.

Rationale

Requiring a minimum number of lowercase characters makes password guessing attacks more difficult by ensuring a larger search space.

OVAL details

Items not found violating check the configuration of /etc/security/pwquality.conf:

Object oval:ssg:obj:878 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/security/pwquality.conf^lcredit[\s]*=[\s]*(-?\d+)(?:[\s]|$)1
State oval:ssg:ste:879 of type textfilecontent54_state
InstanceSubexpression
-11
Remediation script:
var_password_pam_lcredit="-1"
if egrep -q ^lcredit[[:space:]]*=[[:space:]]*[-]?[[:digit:]]+ /etc/security/pwquality.conf; then
	sed -i "s/^\(lcredit *= *\).*/\1$var_password_pam_lcredit/" /etc/security/pwquality.conf
else
	sed -i "/\(lcredit *= *\).*/a lcredit = $var_password_pam_lcredit" /etc/security/pwquality.conf
fi
Set Password Strength Minimum Different Charactersxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_difok lowCCE-26631-2

Set Password Strength Minimum Different Characters

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_difok
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26631-2

references:  IA-5(b), IA-5(c), IA-5(1)(b), 195, 72, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The pam_pwquality module's difok parameter controls requirements for usage of different characters during a password change. Modify the difok setting in /etc/security/pwquality.conf to equal 15 to require differing characters when changing passwords. The DoD requirement is 4.

Rationale

Requiring a minimum number of different characters during password changes ensures that newly changed passwords should not resemble previously compromised ones. Note that passwords which are changed on compromised systems will still be compromised, however.

OVAL details

Items not found violating check the configuration of /etc/security/pwquality.conf:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1155 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/security/pwquality.conf^difok[\s]*=[\s]*(\d+)(?:[\s]|$)1
State oval:ssg:ste:1156 of type textfilecontent54_state
InstanceSubexpression
1
Set Password Strength Minimum Different Categoriesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_minclass lowCCE-27115-5

Set Password Strength Minimum Different Categories

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_minclass
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27115-5

references:  Test attestation on 20140626 by JL

Description

The pam_pwquality module's minclass parameter controls requirements for usage of different character classes, or types, of character that must exist in a password before it is considered valid. For example, setting this value to three (3) requires that any password must have characters from at least three different categories in order to be approved. The default value is zero (0), meaning there are no required classes. There are four categories available:

* Upper-case characters
* Lower-case characters
* Digits
* Special characters (for example, punctuation)
Modify the minclass setting in /etc/security/pwquality.conf entry to require 2 differing categories of characters when changing passwords. The minimum requirement is 3.

Rationale

Requiring a minimum number of character categories makes password guessing attacks more difficult by ensuring a larger search space.

OVAL details

Items not found violating check the configuration of /etc/security/pwquality.conf:

Object oval:ssg:obj:996 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/security/pwquality.conf^minclass[\s]*=[\s]*(-?\d+)(?:[\s]|$)1
State oval:ssg:ste:997 of type textfilecontent54_state
InstanceSubexpression
1
Set Deny For Failed Password Attemptsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_deny mediumCCE-26891-2

Set Deny For Failed Password Attempts

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_deny
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26891-2

references:  AC-7(a), 44, 21

Description

To configure the system to lock out accounts after a number of incorrect login attempts using pam_faillock.so, modify the content of both /etc/pam.d/system-auth and /etc/pam.d/password-auth as follows:

  • add the following line immediately before the pam_unix.so statement in the AUTH section:
    auth required pam_faillock.so preauth silent deny=6 unlock_time=1800 fail_interval=900
  • add the following line immediately after the pam_unix.so statement in the AUTH section:
    auth [default=die] pam_faillock.so authfail deny=6 unlock_time=1800 fail_interval=900
  • add the following line immediately before the pam_unix.so statement in the ACCOUNT section:
    account required pam_faillock.so

Rationale

Locking out user accounts after a number of incorrect attempts prevents direct password guessing attacks.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Check pam_faillock.so preauth silent present in /etc/pam.d/system-auth:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1148 of type textfilecontent54_object
BehaviorsFilepathPatternInstance
no value/etc/pam.d/system-auth[\n][\s]*auth[\s]+required[\s]+pam_faillock\.so[\s]+preauth[\s]+silent[\s]+[^\n]*deny=([0-9]+)[\s]*[^\n]*[\n][\s]*auth[\s]+sufficient[\s]+pam_unix\.so[^\n]*[\n]1
State oval:ssg:ste:1149 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
6

Items not found violating Check maximum failed login attempts allowed in /etc/pam.d/system-auth (authfail):

Object oval:ssg:obj:1150 of type textfilecontent54_object
BehaviorsFilepathPatternInstance
no value/etc/pam.d/system-auth[\n][\s]*auth[\s]+sufficient[\s]+pam_unix\.so[^\n]+[\n][\s]*auth[\s]+\[default=die\][\s]+pam_faillock\.so[\s]+authfail[\s]+[^\n]*deny=([0-9]+)[^\n]*[\n]1
State oval:ssg:ste:1149 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
6

Items not found violating Check if pam_faillock_so is called in account phase of /etc/pam.d/system-auth:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1151 of type textfilecontent54_object
BehaviorsFilepathPatternInstance
no value/etc/pam.d/system-auth[\n][\s]*account[\s]+required[\s]+pam_faillock\.so[^\n]*[\n][\s]*account[\s]+required[\s]+pam_unix\.so[^\n]*[\n]1

Items not found violating Check pam_faillock.so preauth silent present in /etc/pam.d/password-auth:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1152 of type textfilecontent54_object
BehaviorsFilepathPatternInstance
no value/etc/pam.d/password-auth[\n][\s]*auth[\s]+required[\s]+pam_faillock\.so[\s]+preauth[\s]+silent[\s]+[^\n]*deny=([0-9]+)[\s]*[^\n]*[\n][\s]*auth[\s]+sufficient[\s]+pam_unix\.so[^\n]*[\n]1
State oval:ssg:ste:1149 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
6

Items not found violating Check maximum failed login attempts allowed in /etc/pam.d/password-auth (authfail):

Object oval:ssg:obj:1153 of type textfilecontent54_object
BehaviorsFilepathPatternInstance
no value/etc/pam.d/password-auth[\n][\s]*auth[\s]+sufficient[\s]+pam_unix\.so[^\n]+[\n][\s]*auth[\s]+\[default=die\][\s]+pam_faillock\.so[\s]+authfail[\s]+[^\n]*deny=([0-9]+)[^\n]*[\n]1
State oval:ssg:ste:1149 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
6

Items not found violating Check if pam_faillock_so is called in account phase of /etc/pam.d/password-auth:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1154 of type textfilecontent54_object
BehaviorsFilepathPatternInstance
no value/etc/pam.d/password-auth[\n][\s]*account[\s]+required[\s]+pam_faillock\.so[^\n]*[\n][\s]*account[\s]+required[\s]+pam_unix\.so[^\n]*[\n]1
Remediation script:
var_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_deny="6"
AUTH_FILES[0]="/etc/pam.d/system-auth"
AUTH_FILES[1]="/etc/pam.d/password-auth"

for pamFile in "${AUTH_FILES[@]}"
do
	
	# pam_faillock.so already present?
	if grep -q "^auth.*pam_faillock.so.*" $pamFile; then

		# pam_faillock.so present, deny directive present?
		if grep -q "^auth.*[default=die].*pam_faillock.so.*authfail.*deny=" $pamFile; then

			# both pam_faillock.so & deny present, just correct deny directive value
			sed -i --follow-symlink "s/\(^auth.*required.*pam_faillock.so.*preauth.*silent.*\)\(deny *= *\).*/\1\2$var_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_deny/" $pamFile
			sed -i --follow-symlink "s/\(^auth.*[default=die].*pam_faillock.so.*authfail.*\)\(deny *= *\).*/\1\2$var_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_deny/" $pamFile

		# pam_faillock.so present, but deny directive not yet
		else

			# append correct deny value to appropriate places
			sed -i --follow-symlink "/^auth.*required.*pam_faillock.so.*preauth.*silent.*/ s/$/ deny=$var_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_deny/" $pamFile
			sed -i --follow-symlink "/^auth.*[default=die].*pam_faillock.so.*authfail.*/ s/$/ deny=$var_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_deny/" $pamFile
		fi

	# pam_faillock.so not present yet
	else

		# insert pam_faillock.so preauth & authfail rows with proper value of the 'deny' option
		sed -i --follow-symlink "/^auth.*sufficient.*pam_unix.so.*/i auth        required      pam_faillock.so preauth silent deny=$var_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_deny" $pamFile
		sed -i --follow-symlink "/^auth.*sufficient.*pam_unix.so.*/a auth        [default=die] pam_faillock.so authfail deny=$var_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_deny" $pamFile
		sed -i --follow-symlink "/^account.*required.*pam_unix.so/i account     required      pam_faillock.so" $pamFile
	fi
done
Set Lockout Time For Failed Password Attemptsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_unlock_time mediumCCE-26884-7

Set Lockout Time For Failed Password Attempts

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_unlock_time
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26884-7

references:  AC-7(b), 47

Description

To configure the system to lock out accounts after a number of incorrect login attempts and require an administrator to unlock the account using pam_faillock.so, modify the content of both /etc/pam.d/system-auth and /etc/pam.d/password-auth as follows:

  • add the following line immediately before the pam_unix.so statement in the AUTH section:
    auth required pam_faillock.so preauth silent deny=6 unlock_time=1800 fail_interval=900
  • add the following line immediately after the pam_unix.so statement in the AUTH section:
    auth [default=die] pam_faillock.so authfail deny=6 unlock_time=1800 fail_interval=900
  • add the following line immediately before the pam_unix.so statement in the ACCOUNT section:
    account required pam_faillock.so

Rationale

Locking out user accounts after a number of incorrect attempts prevents direct password guessing attacks. Ensuring that an administrator is involved in unlocking locked accounts draws appropriate attention to such situations.

OVAL details

Items not found violating check preauth maximum failed login attempts allowed in /etc/pam.d/system-auth:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1256 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/pam.d/system-auth^\s*auth\s+(?:(?:required))\s+pam_faillock\.so\s+preauth.*unlock_time=([0-9]*).*$1
State oval:ssg:ste:1257 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
1800

Items not found violating check authfail maximum failed login attempts allowed in /etc/pam.d/system-auth:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1258 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/pam.d/system-auth^\s*auth\s+(?:(?:sufficient)|(?:\[default=die\]))\s+pam_faillock\.so\s+authfail.*unlock_time=([0-9]*).*$1
State oval:ssg:ste:1257 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
1800

Items not found violating check authfail maximum failed login attempts allowed in /etc/pam.d/password-auth:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1259 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/pam.d/password-auth^\s*auth\s+(?:(?:sufficient)|(?:\[default=die\]))\s+pam_faillock\.so\s+authfail.*unlock_time=([0-9]*).*$1
State oval:ssg:ste:1260 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
1800

Items not found violating check preauth maximum failed login attempts allowed in /etc/pam.d/password-auth:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1261 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/pam.d/password-auth^\s*auth\s+(?:(?:required))\s+pam_faillock\.so\s+preauth.*unlock_time=([0-9]*).*$1
State oval:ssg:ste:1260 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
1800
Remediation script:
var_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_unlock_time="1800"
AUTH_FILES[0]="/etc/pam.d/system-auth"
AUTH_FILES[1]="/etc/pam.d/password-auth"

for pamFile in "${AUTH_FILES[@]}"
do
	
	# pam_faillock.so already present?
	if grep -q "^auth.*pam_faillock.so.*" $pamFile; then

		# pam_faillock.so present, unlock_time directive present?
		if grep -q "^auth.*[default=die].*pam_faillock.so.*authfail.*unlock_time=" $pamFile; then

			# both pam_faillock.so & unlock_time present, just correct unlock_time directive value
			sed -i --follow-symlink "s/\(^auth.*required.*pam_faillock.so.*preauth.*silent.*\)\(unlock_time *= *\).*/\1\2$var_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_unlock_time/" $pamFile
			sed -i --follow-symlink "s/\(^auth.*[default=die].*pam_faillock.so.*authfail.*\)\(unlock_time *= *\).*/\1\2$var_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_unlock_time/" $pamFile

		# pam_faillock.so present, but unlock_time directive not yet
		else

			# append correct unlock_time value to appropriate places
			sed -i --follow-symlink "/^auth.*required.*pam_faillock.so.*preauth.*silent.*/ s/$/ unlock_time=$var_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_unlock_time/" $pamFile
			sed -i --follow-symlink "/^auth.*[default=die].*pam_faillock.so.*authfail.*/ s/$/ unlock_time=$var_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_unlock_time/" $pamFile
		fi

	# pam_faillock.so not present yet
	else

		# insert pam_faillock.so preauth & authfail rows with proper value of the 'unlock_time' option
		sed -i --follow-symlink "/^auth.*sufficient.*pam_unix.so.*/i auth        required      pam_faillock.so preauth silent unlock_time=$var_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_unlock_time" $pamFile
		sed -i --follow-symlink "/^auth.*sufficient.*pam_unix.so.*/a auth        [default=die] pam_faillock.so authfail unlock_time=$var_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_unlock_time" $pamFile
		sed -i --follow-symlink "/^account.*required.*pam_unix.so/i account     required      pam_faillock.so" $pamFile
	fi
done
Set Interval For Counting Failed Password Attemptsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_interval mediumCCE-26763-3

Set Interval For Counting Failed Password Attempts

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_passwords_pam_faillock_interval
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26763-3

references:  AC-7(a), 44, 21

Description

Utilizing pam_faillock.so, the fail_interval directive configures the system to lock out accounts after a number of incorrect login attempts. Modify the content of both /etc/pam.d/system-auth and /etc/pam.d/password-auth as follows:

  • add the following line immediately before the pam_unix.so statement in the AUTH section:
    auth required pam_faillock.so preauth silent deny=6 unlock_time=1800 fail_interval=900
  • add the following line immediately after the pam_unix.so statement in the AUTH section:
    auth [default=die] pam_faillock.so authfail deny=6 unlock_time=1800 fail_interval=900
  • add the following line immediately before the pam_unix.so statement in the ACCOUNT section:
    account required pam_faillock.so

Rationale

Locking out user accounts after a number of incorrect attempts within a specific period of time prevents direct password guessing attacks.

Limit Password Reusexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_unix_remember mediumCCE-26923-3

Limit Password Reuse

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_password_pam_unix_remember
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26923-3

references:  IA-5(f), IA-5(1)(e), 200, 77, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Do not allow users to reuse recent passwords. This can be accomplished by using the remember option for the pam_unix PAM module. In the file /etc/pam.d/system-auth, append remember=4 to the line which refers to the pam_unix.so module, as shown:

password sufficient pam_unix.so existing_options remember=4
The DoD STIG requirement is 5 passwords.

Rationale

Preventing re-use of previous passwords helps ensure that a compromised password is not re-used by a user.

OVAL details

Items not found violating remember is set in /etc/pam.d/system-auth:

Object oval:ssg:obj:949 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/pam.d/system-auth^\s*password\s+(?:(?:sufficient)|(?:required))\s+pam_unix\.so.*remember=([0-9]*).*$1
State oval:ssg:ste:950 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
Set Password Hashing Algorithm in /etc/pam.d/system-authxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_set_password_hashing_algorithm_systemauth mediumCCE-27104-9

Set Password Hashing Algorithm in /etc/pam.d/system-auth

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_set_password_hashing_algorithm_systemauth
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27104-9

references:  IA-5(b), IA-5(c), IA-5(1)(c), IA-7, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

In /etc/pam.d/system-auth, the password section of the file controls which PAM modules execute during a password change. Set the pam_unix.so module in the password section to include the argument sha512, as shown below:

password    sufficient    pam_unix.so sha512 other arguments...
This will help ensure when local users change their passwords, hashes for the new passwords will be generated using the SHA-512 algorithm. This is the default.

Rationale

Using a stronger hashing algorithm makes password cracking attacks more difficult.

OVAL details

Items not found violating check /etc/pam.d/system-auth for correct settings:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1002 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/pam.d/system-auth^[\s]*password[\s]+(?:(?:required)|(?:sufficient))[\s]+pam_unix\.so[\s]+.*sha512.*$1
Remediation script:
if ! grep -q "^password.*sufficient.*pam_unix.so.*sha512" /etc/pam.d/system-auth; then   
	sed -i --follow-symlink "/^password.*sufficient.*pam_unix.so/ s/$/ sha512/" /etc/pam.d/system-auth
fi
Set Password Hashing Algorithm in /etc/login.defsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_set_password_hashing_algorithm_logindefs mediumCCE-27124-7

Set Password Hashing Algorithm in /etc/login.defs

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_set_password_hashing_algorithm_logindefs
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27124-7

references:  IA-5(b), IA-5(c), IA-5(1)(c), IA-7, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

In /etc/login.defs, add or correct the following line to ensure the system will use SHA-512 as the hashing algorithm:

ENCRYPT_METHOD SHA512

Rationale

Using a stronger hashing algorithm makes password cracking attacks more difficult.

OVAL details

Items found violating The value of ENCRYPT_METHOD should be set appropriately in /etc/login.defs:

Var refValue
oval:ssg:var:1295MD5
Remediation script:
if grep --silent ^ENCRYPT_METHOD /etc/login.defs ; then
	sed -i 's/^ENCRYPT_METHOD.*/ENCRYPT_METHOD SHA512/g' /etc/login.defs
else
	echo "" >> /etc/login.defs
	echo "ENCRYPT_METHOD SHA512" >> /etc/login.defs
fi
Set Password Hashing Algorithm in /etc/libuser.confxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_set_password_hashing_algorithm_libuserconf mediumCCE-27053-8

Set Password Hashing Algorithm in /etc/libuser.conf

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_set_password_hashing_algorithm_libuserconf
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27053-8

references:  IA-5(b), IA-5(c), IA-5(1)(c), IA-7, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

In /etc/libuser.conf, add or correct the following line in its [defaults] section to ensure the system will use the SHA-512 algorithm for password hashing:

crypt_style = sha512

Rationale

Using a stronger hashing algorithm makes password cracking attacks more difficult.

OVAL details

Items not found violating The password hashing algorithm should be set correctly in /etc/libuser.conf:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1061 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/libuser.conf^[\s]*crypt_style[\s]+=[\s]+(?i)sha512[\s]*$1
Ensure that Root's Path Does Not Include Relative Paths or Null Directoriesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_root_path_no_dot lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure that Root's Path Does Not Include Relative Paths or Null Directories

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_root_path_no_dot
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-6(b), 366

Description

Ensure that none of the directories in root's path is equal to a single . character, or that it contains any instances that lead to relative path traversal, such as .. or beginning a path without the slash (/) character. Also ensure that there are no "empty" elements in the path, such as in these examples:

PATH=:/bin
PATH=/bin:
PATH=/bin::/sbin
These empty elements have the same effect as a single . character.

Rationale

Including these entries increases the risk that root could execute code from an untrusted location.

Ensure that Root's Path Does Not Include World or Group-Writable Directoriesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_root_path_no_groupother_writable lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure that Root's Path Does Not Include World or Group-Writable Directories

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_root_path_no_groupother_writable
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-6(b), 366

Description

For each element in root's path, run:

# ls -ld DIR
and ensure that write permissions are disabled for group and other.

Rationale

Such entries increase the risk that root could execute code provided by unprivileged users, and potentially malicious code.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Check if there aren't directories in root's path having write permission set for group or other:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1235 of type file_object
PathFilenameFilterFilter
no valueoval:ssg:ste:1324oval:ssg:ste:1325
Ensure the Default Bash Umask is Set Correctlyxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_umask_bashrc lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure the Default Bash Umask is Set Correctly

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_umask_bashrc
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  SA-8, 366, Test attestation on 20140912 by JL

Description

To ensure the default umask for users of the Bash shell is set properly, add or correct the umask setting in /etc/bashrc to read as follows:

umask 027

Rationale

The umask value influences the permissions assigned to files when they are created. A misconfigured umask value could result in files with excessive permissions that can be read or written to by unauthorized users.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Test the retrieved /etc/bashrc umask value(s) match the var_accounts_user_umask requirement:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1229 of type variable_object
Var ref
oval:ssg:var:1321
State oval:ssg:ste:1230 of type variable_state
Value
Ensure the Default C Shell Umask is Set Correctlyxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_umask_cshrc lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure the Default C Shell Umask is Set Correctly

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_umask_cshrc
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  SA-8, 366, Test attestation on 20140912 by JL

Description

To ensure the default umask for users of the C shell is set properly, add or correct the umask setting in /etc/csh.cshrc to read as follows:

umask 027

Rationale

The umask value influences the permissions assigned to files when they are created. A misconfigured umask value could result in files with excessive permissions that can be read or written to by unauthorized users.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Test the retrieved /etc/csh.cshrc umask value(s) match the var_accounts_user_umask requirement:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1219 of type variable_object
Var ref
oval:ssg:var:1319
State oval:ssg:ste:1220 of type variable_state
Value
Ensure the Default Umask is Set Correctly in /etc/profilexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_umask_etc_profile lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure the Default Umask is Set Correctly in /etc/profile

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_accounts_umask_etc_profile
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  SA-8, 366, Test attestation on 20120929 by swells

Description

To ensure the default umask controlled by /etc/profile is set properly, add or correct the umask setting in /etc/profile to read as follows:

umask 027

Rationale

The umask value influences the permissions assigned to files when they are created. A misconfigured umask value could result in files with excessive permissions that can be read or written to by unauthorized users.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Test the retrieved /etc/profile umask value(s) match the var_accounts_user_umask requirement:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1281 of type variable_object
Var ref
oval:ssg:var:1329
State oval:ssg:ste:1282 of type variable_state
Value
Ensure that User Home Directories are not Group-Writable or World-Readablexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_homedir_perms_no_groupwrite_worldread lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure that User Home Directories are not Group-Writable or World-Readable

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_homedir_perms_no_groupwrite_worldread
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-6(7), 225

Description

For each human user of the system, view the permissions of the user's home directory:

# ls -ld /home/USER
Ensure that the directory is not group-writable and that it is not world-readable. If necessary, repair the permissions:
# chmod g-w /home/USER
# chmod o-rwx /home/USER

Rationale

User home directories contain many configuration files which affect the behavior of a user's account. No user should ever have write permission to another user's home directory. Group shared directories can be configured in sub-directories or elsewhere in the filesystem if they are needed. Typically, user home directories should not be world-readable, as it would disclose file names to other users. If a subset of users need read access to one another's home directories, this can be provided using groups or ACLs.

Warnings
warning  This action may involve modifying user home directories. Notify your user community, and solicit input if appropriate, before making this type of change.
OVAL details

Items not found violating home directories:

Object oval:ssg:obj:851 of type file_object
BehaviorsPathFilenameFilterFilter
no value/homeno valueoval:ssg:ste:1288oval:ssg:ste:852
State oval:ssg:ste:852 of type file_state
SuidSgidStickyGwriteOreadOwriteOexec
truetruetruetruetruetruetrue
Verify /boot/grub2/grub.cfg User Ownershipxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_user_owner_grub2_cfg mediumCCE-26860-7

Verify /boot/grub2/grub.cfg User Ownership

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_user_owner_grub2_cfg
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26860-7

references:  AC-6(7), 225, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

The file /boot/grub2/grub.cfg should be owned by the root user to prevent destruction or modification of the file. To properly set the owner of /boot/grub2/grub.cfg, run the command:

$ sudo chown root /boot/grub2/grub.cfg

Rationale

Only root should be able to modify important boot parameters.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying /boot/grub2/grub.cfg owned by root:

PathTypeUIDGIDSize (B)Permissions
/boot/grub2/grub.cfgregular005851rw-r--r-- 

Items not found satisfying /boot/efi/EFI/redhat/grub.cfg owned by root:

Object oval:ssg:obj:979 of type file_object
Filepath
/boot/efi/EFI/redhat/grub.cfg
State oval:ssg:ste:978 of type file_state
User id
0
Verify /boot/grub2/grub.cfg Group Ownershipxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_group_owner_grub2_cfg mediumCCE-26812-8

Verify /boot/grub2/grub.cfg Group Ownership

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_group_owner_grub2_cfg
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26812-8

references:  AC-6(7), 225, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

The file /boot/grub2/grub.cfg should be group-owned by the root group to prevent destruction or modification of the file. To properly set the group owner of /boot/grub2/grub.cfg, run the command:

$ sudo chgrp root xsl:value-of select="@file"/> 

Rationale

The root group is a highly-privileged group. Furthermore, the group-owner of this file should not have any access privileges anyway.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying /boot/grub2/grub.cfg owned by root:

PathTypeUIDGIDSize (B)Permissions
/boot/grub2/grub.cfgregular005851rw-r--r-- 

Items not found satisfying /boot/efi/EFI/redhat/grub.cfg owned by root:

Object oval:ssg:obj:984 of type file_object
Filepath
/boot/efi/EFI/redhat/grub.cfg
State oval:ssg:ste:983 of type file_state
Group id
0
Verify /boot/grub2/grub.cfg Permissionsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_grub2_cfg mediumCCE-27054-6

Verify /boot/grub2/grub.cfg Permissions

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_grub2_cfg
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27054-6

references:  AC-6(7), 225, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

File permissions for /boot/grub2/grub.cfg should be set to 600. To properly set the permissions of /boot/grub2/grub.cfg, run the command:

$ sudo chmod 600 /boot/grub2/grub.cfg

Rationale

Proper permissions ensure that only the root user can modify important boot parameters.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Testing file permissions:

Object oval:ssg:obj:813 of type file_object
Filepath
/boot/grub2/grub.cfg
State oval:ssg:ste:814 of type file_state
UexecGreadGwriteGexecOreadOwriteOexec
falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse

Items not found violating /boot/efi/EFI/redhat/grub.cfg owned by root:

Object oval:ssg:obj:815 of type file_object
Filepath
/boot/efi/EFI/redhat/grub.cfg
State oval:ssg:ste:814 of type file_state
UexecGreadGwriteGexecOreadOwriteOexec
falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse
Set Boot Loader Passwordxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_bootloader_password mediumCCE-26809-4

Set Boot Loader Password

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_bootloader_password
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26809-4

references:  IA-2(1), IA-5(e), AC-3, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

The grub2 boot loader should have a superuser account and password protection enabled to protect boot-time settings.

To do so, select a superuser account and password and add them into the appropriate grub2 configuration file(s) under /etc/grub.d. Since plaintext passwords are a security risk, generate a hash for the pasword by running the following command:

$ grub2-mkpasswd-pbkdf2
When prompted, enter the password that was selected and insert the returned password hash into the appropriate grub2 configuration file(s) under /etc/grub.d immediately after the superuser account. (Use the output from grub2-mkpasswd-pbkdf2 as the value of password-hash):
password_pbkdf2 superusers-account password-hash
NOTE: It is recommended not to use common administrator account names like root, admin, or administrator for the grub2 superuser account.
To meet FISMA Moderate, the bootloader superuser account and password MUST differ from the root account and password. Once the superuser account and password have been added, update the grub.cfg file by running:
grub2-mkconfig -o /boot/grub2/grub.cfg
NOTE: Do NOT manually add the superuser account and password to the grub.cfg file as the grub2-mkconfig command overwrites this file.

Rationale

Password protection on the boot loader configuration ensures users with physical access cannot trivially alter important bootloader settings. These include which kernel to use, and whether to enter single-user mode. For more information on how to configure the grub2 superuser account and password, please refer to

  • https://docs.redhat.com/docs/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/7/html/System_Administrators_Guide/sec-GRUB_2_Password_Protection.html
  • .

OVAL details

Items not found violating make sure a password is defined in /etc/grub2.cfg:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1032 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/grub2.cfg^[\s]*password_pbkdf2[\s]+.*[\s]+grub\.pbkdf2\.sha512.*$1

Items not found violating superuser is defined in /etc/grub2.cfg files. Superuser is not root, admin, or administrator:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1031 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/grub2.cfg^[\s]*set[\s]+superusers=\"(?i)(?!root|admin|administrator)(?-i).*\"$1
Set GNOME3 Screensaver Inactivity Timeoutxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dconf_gnome_screensaver_idle_delay mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Set GNOME3 Screensaver Inactivity Timeout

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dconf_gnome_screensaver_idle_delay
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-11(a), 57

Description

To set the idle time-out value for inactivity in the GNOME3 desktop to 5 minutes (in seconds), the idle-delay setting must be set under an appropriate configuration file(s) in the /etc/dconf/db/local.d directory and locked in /etc/dconf/db/local.d/locks directory to prevent user modification. After the settings have been set, run dconf update.

Rationale

Setting the idle delay controls when the screensaver will start, and can be combined with screen locking to prevent access from passersby.

OVAL details

Items not found violating screensaver idle delay is configured:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1231 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/^.*$^\[org/gnome/desktop/session]([^\n]*\n+)+?idle-delay=[0-9]*$1

Items not found violating user cannot change screensaver idle delay:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1232 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/locks/^.*$^/org/gnome/desktop/session/idle-delay$1

Items not found violating screensaver idle delay setting is correct:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1233 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/^.*$^idle-delay[\s=]*([^=\s]*)1
State oval:ssg:ste:1234 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
Enable GNOME3 Screensaver Idle Activationxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dconf_gnome_screensaver_idle_activation_enabled mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable GNOME3 Screensaver Idle Activation

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dconf_gnome_screensaver_idle_activation_enabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-11(a), 57

Description

To activate the screensaver in the GNOME3 desktop after a period of inactivity, the idle-activation-enabled setting must be set under an appropriate configuration file(s) in the /etc/dconf/db/local.d directory and locked in /etc/dconf/db/local.d/locks directory to prevent user modification. After the settings have been set, run dconf update.

Rationale

Enabling idle activation of the screensaver ensures the screensaver will be activated after the idle delay. Applications requiring continuous, real-time screen display (such as network management products) require the login session does not have administrator rights and the display station is located in a controlled-access area.

OVAL details

Items not found violating idle delay is configured:

Object oval:ssg:obj:904 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/^.*$^\[org/gnome/desktop/screensaver]([^\n]*\n+)+?idle-activation-enabled=true$1

Items not found violating user cannot change idle_activation_enabled:

Object oval:ssg:obj:905 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/locks/^.*$^/org/gnome/desktop/screensaver/idle-activation-enabled$1
Enable GNOME3 Screensaver Lock After Idle Periodxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dconf_gnome_screensaver_lock_enabled mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable GNOME3 Screensaver Lock After Idle Period

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dconf_gnome_screensaver_lock_enabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-11(a), 57

Description

To activate locking of the screensaver in the GNOME3 desktop when it is activated, the lock-enabled and lock-delay setting must be set under an appropriate configuration file(s) in the /etc/dconf/db/local.d directory and locked in /etc/dconf/db/local.d/locks directory to prevent user modification. After the settings have been set, run dconf update.

Rationale

Enabling the activation of the screen lock after an idle period ensures password entry will be required in order to access the system, preventing access by passersby.

OVAL details

Items not found violating screensaver lock is enabled:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1224 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/^.*$^\[org/gnome/desktop/screensaver]([^\n]*\n+)+?lock-enabled=true$1

Items not found violating screensaver lock cannot be changed by user:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1225 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/locks/^.*$^/org/gnome/desktop/screensaver/lock-enabled$1

Items not found violating screensaver lock is set correctly:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1226 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/^.*$^\[org/gnome/desktop/screensaver]([^\n]*\n+)+?lock-delay=0$1

Items not found violating screensaver lock delay cannot be changed by user:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1227 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/locks/^.*$^/org/gnome/desktop/screensaver/lock-delay$1

Items not found violating screensaver lock is set correctly:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1226 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/^.*$^\[org/gnome/desktop/screensaver]([^\n]*\n+)+?lock-delay=0$1

Items not found violating screensaver lock delay cannot be changed by user:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1227 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/locks/^.*$^/org/gnome/desktop/screensaver/lock-delay$1
Implement Blank Screensaverxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dconf_gnome_screensaver_mode_blank lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Implement Blank Screensaver

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dconf_gnome_screensaver_mode_blank
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-11(b), 60

Description

To set the screensaver mode in the GNOME3 desktop to a blank screen, the picture-uri setting must be set under an appropriate configuration file(s) in the /etc/dconf/db/local.d directory and locked in /etc/dconf/db/local.d/locks directory to prevent user modification. After the settings have been set, run dconf update.

Rationale

Setting the screensaver mode to blank-only conceals the contents of the display from passersby.

OVAL details

Items not found violating screensaver mode is blank:

Object oval:ssg:obj:864 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/^.*$^\[org/gnome/desktop/screensaver]([^\n]*\n+)+?picture-uri=\'\'$1

Items not found violating blank screensaver cannot be changed by user:

Object oval:ssg:obj:865 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/local.d/locks/^.*$^/org/gnome/desktop/screensaver/picture-uri$1
Install the screen Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_screen_installed lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Install the screen Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_screen_installed
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  58, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

To enable console screen locking, install the screen package:

$ sudo yum install screen
Instruct users to begin new terminal sessions with the following command:
$ screen
The console can now be locked with the following key combination:
ctrl+a x

Rationale

Installing screen ensures a console locking capability is available for users who may need to suspend console logins.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package screen is installed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:862 of type rpminfo_object
Name
screen
Enable Smart Card Loginxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_smartcard_auth mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable Smart Card Login

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_smartcard_auth
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  765, 766, 767, 768, 771, 772, 884

Description

To enable smart card authentication, consult the documentation at:

  • https://docs.redhat.com/docs/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/6/html/Managing_Smart_Cards/enabling-smart-card-login.html
For guidance on enabling SSH to authenticate against a Common Access Card (CAC), consult documentation at:
  • https://access.redhat.com/solutions/82273

Rationale

Smart card login provides two-factor authentication stronger than that provided by a username and password combination. Smart cards leverage PKI (public key infrastructure) in order to provide and verify credentials.

Require Authentication for Single User Modexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_require_singleuser_auth mediumCCE-27170-0

Require Authentication for Single User Mode

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_require_singleuser_auth
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27170-0

references:  IA-2(1), AC-3, 213, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Single-user mode is intended as a system recovery method, providing a single user root access to the system by providing a boot option at startup. By default, no authentication is performed if single-user mode is selected.

By default, single-user mode is protected by requiring a password and is set in /usr/lib/systemd/system/rescue.service.

Rationale

This prevents attackers with physical access from trivially bypassing security on the machine and gaining root access. Such accesses are further prevented by configuring the bootloader password.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Tests that /sbin/sulogin was not removed from the default systemd rescue.service to ensure that a password must be entered to access single user mode:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1128 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/rescue.service^ExecStart=\-.*/sbin/sulogin1

Items not found violating Tests that the systemd rescue.service is in the runlevel1.target:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1129 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/runlevel1.target^Requires=.*rescue.service1

Items not found violating look for runlevel1.target in /etc/systemd/system:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1131 of type file_object
BehaviorsPathFilename
no value/etc/systemd/system^runlevel1.target$

Items not found violating look for rescue.service in /etc/systemd/system:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1130 of type file_object
BehaviorsPathFilename
no value/etc/systemd/system^rescue.service$
Disable Ctrl-Alt-Del Reboot Activationxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_ctrlaltdel_reboot highCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Ctrl-Alt-Del Reboot Activation

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_ctrlaltdel_reboot
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

By default, the system includes the following line in /etc/init/control-alt-delete.conf to reboot the system when the Ctrl-Alt-Del key sequence is pressed:

exec /sbin/shutdown -r now "Control-Alt-Delete pressed"

To configure the system to log a message instead of rebooting the system, alter that line to read as follows:
exec /usr/bin/logger -p security.info "Control-Alt-Delete pressed"

Rationale

A locally logged-in user who presses Ctrl-Alt-Del, when at the console, can reboot the system. If accidentally pressed, as could happen in the case of mixed OS environment, this can create the risk of short-term loss of availability of systems due to unintentional reboot. In the GNOME graphical environment, risk of unintentional reboot from the Ctrl-Alt-Del sequence is reduced because the user will be prompted before any action is taken.

Disable Interactive Bootxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_interactive_boot mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Interactive Boot

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_interactive_boot
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  SC-2, AC-3, 213, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To disable the ability for users to perform interactive startups, edit the file /etc/sysconfig/init. Add or correct the line:

PROMPT=no
The PROMPT option allows the console user to perform an interactive system startup, in which it is possible to select the set of services which are started on boot.

Rationale

Using interactive boot, the console user could disable auditing, firewalls, or other services, weakening system security.

Enable GNOME3 Login Warning Bannerxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dconf_gnome_banner_enabled mediumCCE-26970-4

Enable GNOME3 Login Warning Banner

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dconf_gnome_banner_enabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26970-4

references:  AC-8(a), AC-8(b), AC-8(c), 48, 50, 23

Description

To enable displaying a login warning banner in the GNOME Display Manager's login screen, the banner-message-enable setting must be set under an appropriate configuration file(s) in the /etc/dconf/db/gdm.d directory and locked in /etc/dconf/db/gdm.d/locks directory to prevent user modification. After the settings have been set, run dconf update. To display a banner, this setting must be enabled, and the user must be prevented from making changes. The banner text must also be set.

Rationale

An appropriate warning message reinforces policy awareness during the logon process and facilitates possible legal action against attackers.

OVAL details

Items not found violating GUI banner is enabled:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1125 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/gdm.d/^.*$^\[org/gnome/login-screen]([^\n]*\n+)+?banner-message-enable=true$1

Items not found violating GUI banner cannot be changed by user:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1126 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/gdm.d/locks/^.*$^/org/gnome/login-screen/banner-message-enable$1
Modify the System Login Bannerxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_banner_etc_issue mediumCCE-27303-7

Modify the System Login Banner

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_banner_etc_issue
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27303-7

references:  AC-8(a), AC-8(b), AC-8(c)(1), AC-8(c)(2), AC-8(c)(3), 48, 50, 1384, 1385, 1386, 1387, 1388, 23, 228, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

To configure the system login banner:

Edit /etc/issue. Replace the default text with a message compliant with the local site policy or a legal disclaimer. The DoD required text is either:

You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only. By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions:
-The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.
-At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.
-Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose.
-This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests -- not for your personal benefit or privacy.
-Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details.


OR:

I've read & consent to terms in IS user agreem't.

Rationale

An appropriate warning message reinforces policy awareness during the logon process and facilitates possible legal action against attackers.

OVAL details

Items not found violating correct banner in /etc/issue:

Object oval:ssg:obj:840 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/issue1
Disable the GNOME3 Login User Listxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dconf_gnome_disable_user_list lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable the GNOME3 Login User List

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dconf_gnome_disable_user_list
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-23

Description

In the default graphical environment, users logging directly into the system are greeted with a login screen that displays all known users. This functionality should be disabled.

The disable-user-list setting must be set under an appropriate configuration file(s) in the /etc/dconf/db/gdm.d directory and locked in /etc/dconf/db/gdm.d/locks directory to prevent user modification. After the settings have been set, run dconf update.

Rationale

Leaving the user list enabled is a security risk since it allows anyone with physical access to the system to quickly enumerate known user accounts without logging in.

OVAL details

Items not found violating GUI user list is disabled:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1043 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/gdm.d/^.*$^\[org/gnome/login-screen]([^\n]*\n+)+?disable-user-list=true$1

Items not found violating GUI user list cannot be enabled:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1044 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/dconf/db/gdm.d/locks/^.*$^/org/gnome/login-screen/disable-user-list$1
Disable Kernel Parameter for Sending ICMP Redirects by Defaultxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_default_send_redirects mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Kernel Parameter for Sending ICMP Redirects by Default

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_default_send_redirects
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-4, CM-7, SC-5, SC-7, 1551, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv4.conf.default.send_redirects kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.conf.default.send_redirects=0
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv4.conf.default.send_redirects = 0

Rationale

Sending ICMP redirects permits the system to instruct other systems to update their routing information. The ability to send ICMP redirects is only appropriate for systems acting as routers.

Disable Kernel Parameter for Sending ICMP Redirects for All Interfacesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_all_send_redirects mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Kernel Parameter for Sending ICMP Redirects for All Interfaces

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_all_send_redirects
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, SC-5(1), 1551, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv4.conf.all.send_redirects kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.conf.all.send_redirects=0
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv4.conf.all.send_redirects = 0

Rationale

Sending ICMP redirects permits the system to instruct other systems to update their routing information. The ability to send ICMP redirects is only appropriate for systems acting as routers.

Disable Kernel Parameter for IP Forwardingxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_ipv4_ip_forward mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Kernel Parameter for IP Forwarding

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_ipv4_ip_forward
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, SC-5, 366, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv4.ip_forward kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.ip_forward=0
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv4.ip_forward = 0

Rationale

IP forwarding permits the kernel to forward packets from one network interface to another. The ability to forward packets between two networks is only appropriate for systems acting as routers.

Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting Source-Routed Packets for All Interfacesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_all_accept_source_route mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting Source-Routed Packets for All Interfaces

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_all_accept_source_route
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, SC-5, 1551, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv4.conf.all.accept_source_route kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.conf.all.accept_source_route=0
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv4.conf.all.accept_source_route = 0

Rationale

Accepting source-routed packets in the IPv4 protocol has few legitimate uses. It should be disabled unless it is absolutely required.

Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting ICMP Redirects for All Interfacesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_all_accept_redirects mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting ICMP Redirects for All Interfaces

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_all_accept_redirects
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, SC-5, 1503, 1551, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv4.conf.all.accept_redirects kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.conf.all.accept_redirects=0
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv4.conf.all.accept_redirects = 0

Rationale

Accepting ICMP redirects has few legitimate uses. It should be disabled unless it is absolutely required.

Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting Secure Redirects for All Interfacesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_all_secure_redirects mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting Secure Redirects for All Interfaces

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_all_secure_redirects
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-4, CM-7, SC-5, 1503, 1551, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv4.conf.all.secure_redirects kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.conf.all.secure_redirects=0
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv4.conf.all.secure_redirects = 0

Rationale

Accepting "secure" ICMP redirects (from those gateways listed as default gateways) has few legitimate uses. It should be disabled unless it is absolutely required.

Enable Kernel Parameter to Log Martian Packetsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_all_log_martians lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable Kernel Parameter to Log Martian Packets

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_all_log_martians
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), CM-7, SC-5(3), 126, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv4.conf.all.log_martians kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.conf.all.log_martians=1
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv4.conf.all.log_martians = 1

Rationale

The presence of "martian" packets (which have impossible addresses) as well as spoofed packets, source-routed packets, and redirects could be a sign of nefarious network activity. Logging these packets enables this activity to be detected.

Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting Source-Routed Packets By Defaultxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_default_accept_source_route mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting Source-Routed Packets By Default

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_default_accept_source_route
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-4, CM-7, SC-5, SC-7, 1551, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv4.conf.default.accept_source_route kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.conf.default.accept_source_route=0
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv4.conf.default.accept_source_route = 0

Rationale

Accepting source-routed packets in the IPv4 protocol has few legitimate uses. It should be disabled unless it is absolutely required.

Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting ICMP Redirects By Defaultxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_default_accept_redirects lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting ICMP Redirects By Default

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_default_accept_redirects
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-4, CM-7, SC-5, SC-7, 1551, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv4.conf.default.accept_redirects kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.conf.default.accept_redirects=0
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv4.conf.default.accept_redirects = 0

Rationale

This feature of the IPv4 protocol has few legitimate uses. It should be disabled unless it is absolutely required.

Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting Secure Redirects By Defaultxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_default_secure_redirects mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Kernel Parameter for Accepting Secure Redirects By Default

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_default_secure_redirects
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-4, CM-7, SC-5, SC-7, 1551, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv4.conf.default.secure_redirects kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.conf.default.secure_redirects=0
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv4.conf.default.secure_redirects = 0

Rationale

Accepting "secure" ICMP redirects (from those gateways listed as default gateways) has few legitimate uses. It should be disabled unless it is absolutely required.

Enable Kernel Parameter to Ignore ICMP Broadcast Echo Requestsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_icmp_echo_ignore_broadcasts lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable Kernel Parameter to Ignore ICMP Broadcast Echo Requests

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_icmp_echo_ignore_broadcasts
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, SC-5, 1551, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv4.icmp_echo_ignore_broadcasts kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.icmp_echo_ignore_broadcasts=1
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv4.icmp_echo_ignore_broadcasts = 1

Rationale

Ignoring ICMP echo requests (pings) sent to broadcast or multicast addresses makes the system slightly more difficult to enumerate on the network.

Enable Kernel Parameter to Ignore Bogus ICMP Error Responsesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_icmp_ignore_bogus_error_responses lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable Kernel Parameter to Ignore Bogus ICMP Error Responses

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_icmp_ignore_bogus_error_responses
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, SC-5, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv4.icmp_ignore_bogus_error_responses kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.icmp_ignore_bogus_error_responses=1
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv4.icmp_ignore_bogus_error_responses = 1

Rationale

Ignoring bogus ICMP error responses reduces log size, although some activity would not be logged.

Enable Kernel Parameter to Use TCP Syncookiesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_tcp_syncookies mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable Kernel Parameter to Use TCP Syncookies

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_tcp_syncookies
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-4, SC-5(2), SC-5(3), 1092, 1095, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv4.tcp_syncookies kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.tcp_syncookies=1
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv4.tcp_syncookies = 1

Rationale

A TCP SYN flood attack can cause a denial of service by filling a system's TCP connection table with connections in the SYN_RCVD state. Syncookies can be used to track a connection when a subsequent ACK is received, verifying the initiator is attempting a valid connection and is not a flood source. This feature is activated when a flood condition is detected, and enables the system to continue servicing valid connection requests.

Enable Kernel Parameter to Use Reverse Path Filtering for All Interfacesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_all_rp_filter mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable Kernel Parameter to Use Reverse Path Filtering for All Interfaces

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_all_rp_filter
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-4, SC-5, SC-7, 1551, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv4.conf.all.rp_filter kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.conf.all.rp_filter=1
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv4.conf.all.rp_filter = 1

Rationale

Enabling reverse path filtering drops packets with source addresses that should not have been able to be received on the interface they were received on. It should not be used on systems which are routers for complicated networks, but is helpful for end hosts and routers serving small networks.

Enable Kernel Parameter to Use Reverse Path Filtering by Defaultxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_default_rp_filter mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable Kernel Parameter to Use Reverse Path Filtering by Default

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv4_conf_default_rp_filter
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-4, SC-5, SC-7, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv4.conf.default.rp_filter kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.conf.default.rp_filter=1
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv4.conf.default.rp_filter = 1

Rationale

Enabling reverse path filtering drops packets with source addresses that should not have been able to be received on the interface they were received on. It should not be used on systems which are routers for complicated networks, but is helpful for end hosts and routers serving small networks.

Disable WiFi or Bluetooth in BIOSxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_wireless_disable_in_bios lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable WiFi or Bluetooth in BIOS

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_wireless_disable_in_bios
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), AC-18(a), AC-18(d), AC-18(3), CM-7, 85

Description

Some systems that include built-in wireless support offer the ability to disable the device through the BIOS. This is system-specific; consult your hardware manual or explore the BIOS setup during boot.

Rationale

Disabling wireless support in the BIOS prevents easy activation of the wireless interface, generally requiring administrators to reboot the system first.

Deactivate Wireless Network Interfacesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_deactivate_wireless_interfaces lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Deactivate Wireless Network Interfaces

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_deactivate_wireless_interfaces
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), AC-18(a), AC-18(d), AC-18(3), CM-7, 85, Test attestation on 20121025 by DS

Description

Deactivating wireless network interfaces should prevent normal usage of the wireless capability.

First, identify the interfaces available with the command:

$ ifconfig -a
Additionally, the following command may be used to determine whether wireless support is included for a particular interface, though this may not always be a clear indicator:
$ iwconfig
After identifying any wireless interfaces (which may have names like wlan0, ath0, wifi0, em1 or eth0), deactivate the interface with the command:
$ sudo ifdown interface
These changes will only last until the next reboot. To disable the interface for future boots, remove the appropriate interface file from /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts:
$ sudo rm /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-interface

Rationale

Wireless networking allows attackers within physical proximity to launch network-based attacks against systems, including those against local LAN protocols which were not designed with security in mind.

Disable Bluetooth Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_bluetooth_disabled mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Bluetooth Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_bluetooth_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), AC-18(a), AC-18(d), AC-18(3), CM-7, 85, 1551, Test attestation on 20121025 by DS

Description

The bluetooth service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable bluetooth
$ sudo service bluetooth stop

Rationale

Disabling the bluetooth service prevents the system from attempting connections to Bluetooth devices, which entails some security risk. Nevertheless, variation in this risk decision may be expected due to the utility of Bluetooth connectivity and its limited range.

Disable Bluetooth Kernel Modulesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_bluetooth_disabled mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Bluetooth Kernel Modules

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_bluetooth_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), AC-18(a), AC-18(d), AC-18(3), CM-7, 85, 1551, Test attestation on 20141031 by JL

Description

The kernel's module loading system can be configured to prevent loading of the Bluetooth module. Add the following to the appropriate /etc/modprobe.d configuration file to prevent the loading of the Bluetooth module:

install bluetooth /bin/true

Rationale

If Bluetooth functionality must be disabled, preventing the kernel from loading the kernel module provides an additional safeguard against its activation.

OVAL details

Items not found violating kernel module bluetooth disabled:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1173 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/modprobe.d^.*\.conf$^\s*install\s+bluetooth\s+(/bin/false|/bin/true)$1

Items not found violating kernel module net-pf-31 disabled:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1174 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/modprobe.d^.*\.conf$^\s*install\s+net-pf-31\s+(/bin/false|/bin/true)$1
Disable IPv6 Networking Support Automatic Loadingxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_kernel_ipv6_disable mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable IPv6 Networking Support Automatic Loading

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_kernel_ipv6_disable
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 1551, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To disable support for (ipv6) add the following line to /etc/sysctl.d/ipv6.conf (or another file in /etc/sysctl.d):

net.ipv6.conf.all.disable_ipv6 = 1
This disables IPv6 on all network interfaces as other services and system functionality require the IPv6 stack loaded to work.

Rationale

Any unnecessary network stacks - including IPv6 - should be disabled, to reduce the vulnerability to exploitation.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Disable IPv6 runtime check:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1202 of type sysctl_object
Name
net.ipv6.conf.all.disable_ipv6
State oval:ssg:ste:1203 of type sysctl_state
Value
1

Items not found violating Disable IPv6 in sysctl.d conf file:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1204 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/sysctl.d/ipv6.conf^[\s]*net.ipv6.conf.all.disable_ipv6[\s]*=[\s]*1[\s]*$1
Disable Interface Usage of IPv6xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_network_ipv6_disable_interfaces lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Interface Usage of IPv6

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_network_ipv6_disable_interfaces
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

To disable interface usage of IPv6, add or correct the following lines in /etc/sysconfig/network:

NETWORKING_IPV6=no
IPV6INIT=no

Disable Support for RPC IPv6xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_network_ipv6_disable_rpc lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Support for RPC IPv6

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_network_ipv6_disable_rpc
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

RPC services for NFSv4 try to load transport modules for udp6 and tcp6 by default, even if IPv6 has been disabled in /etc/modprobe.d. To prevent RPC services such as rpc.mountd from attempting to start IPv6 network listeners, remove or comment out the following two lines in /etc/netconfig:

udp6       tpi_clts      v     inet6    udp     -       -
tcp6       tpi_cots_ord  v     inet6    tcp     -       -

Disable Accepting IPv6 Router Advertisementsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv6_conf_default_accept_ra lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Accepting IPv6 Router Advertisements

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv6_conf_default_accept_ra
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv6.conf.default.accept_ra kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv6.conf.default.accept_ra=0
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv6.conf.default.accept_ra = 0

Rationale

An illicit router advertisement message could result in a man-in-the-middle attack.

Disable Accepting IPv6 Redirectsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv6_conf_default_accept_redirects mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Accepting IPv6 Redirects

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sysctl_net_ipv6_conf_default_accept_redirects
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 1551

Description

To set the runtime status of the net.ipv6.conf.default.accept_redirects kernel parameter, run the following command:

$ sudo sysctl -w net.ipv6.conf.default.accept_redirects=0
If this is not the system's default value, add the following line to /etc/sysctl.conf:
net.ipv6.conf.default.accept_redirects = 0

Rationale

An illicit ICMP redirect message could result in a man-in-the-middle attack.

Manually Assign Global IPv6 Addressxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_network_ipv6_static_address lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Manually Assign Global IPv6 Address

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_network_ipv6_static_address
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  366

Description

To manually assign an IP address for an interface, edit the file /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-interface. Add or correct the following line (substituting the correct IPv6 address):

IPV6ADDR=2001:0DB8::ABCD/64
Manually assigning an IP address is preferable to accepting one from routers or from the network otherwise. The example address here is an IPv6 address reserved for documentation purposes, as defined by RFC3849.

Use Privacy Extensions for Addressxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_network_ipv6_privacy_extensions lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Use Privacy Extensions for Address

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_network_ipv6_privacy_extensions
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  366

Description

To introduce randomness into the automatic generation of IPv6 addresses, add or correct the following line in /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-interface:

IPV6_PRIVACY=rfc3041
Automatically-generated IPv6 addresses are based on the underlying hardware (e.g. Ethernet) address, and so it becomes possible to track a piece of hardware over its lifetime using its traffic. If it is important for a system's IP address to not trivially reveal its hardware address, this setting should be applied.

Manually Assign IPv6 Router Addressxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_network_ipv6_default_gateway lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Manually Assign IPv6 Router Address

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_network_ipv6_default_gateway
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  366

Description

Edit the file /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-interface, and add or correct the following line (substituting your gateway IP as appropriate):

IPV6_DEFAULTGW=2001:0DB8::0001
Router addresses should be manually set and not accepted via any auto-configuration or router advertisement.

Verify firewalld Enabledxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_firewalld_enabled mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Verify firewalld Enabled

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_firewalld_enabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The firewalld service can be enabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl enable firewalld

Rationale

The dynamic firewall daemon firewalld provides a dynamically managed firewall with support for network “zones”, Ethernet bridges, and has a separation of runtime and permanent configuration options. It has support for both IPv4 and IPv6 firewall settings.

OVAL details

Items not found violating systemd test:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1003 of type systemdunitdependency_object
Unit
multi-user.target
State oval:ssg:ste:1004 of type systemdunitdependency_state
Dependency
firewalld.service
Set Default firewalld Zone for Incoming Packetsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_set_firewalld_default_zone mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Set Default firewalld Zone for Incoming Packets

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_set_firewalld_default_zone
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 66, 1109, 1154, 1414

Description

To set the default zone to drop for the built-in default zone which processes incoming IPv4 and IPv6 packets, modify the following line in /etc/firewalld/firewalld.conf to be:

DefaultZone=drop

Rationale

In firewalld the default zone is applied only after all the applicable rules in the table are examined for a match. Setting the default zone to drop implements proper design for a firewall, i.e. any packets which are not explicitly permitted should not be accepted.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Check /etc/firewalld/firewalld.conf DefaultZone for drop:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1132 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/firewalld/firewalld.conf^DefaultZone=drop$1
Disable DCCP Supportxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_dccp_disabled mediumCCE-26828-4

Disable DCCP Support

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_dccp_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26828-4

references:  CM-7, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The Datagram Congestion Control Protocol (DCCP) is a relatively new transport layer protocol, designed to support streaming media and telephony. To configure the system to prevent the dccp kernel module from being loaded, add the following line to a file in the directory /etc/modprobe.d:

install dccp /bin/true

Rationale

Disabling DCCP protects the system against exploitation of any flaws in its implementation.

OVAL details

Items not found violating kernel module dccp disabled:

Object oval:ssg:obj:836 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/modprobe.d^.*\.conf$^\s*install\s+dccp\s+(/bin/false|/bin/true)$1

Items not found violating kernel module dccp disabled in /etc/modprobe.conf:

Object oval:ssg:obj:837 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/modprobe.conf^\s*install\s+dccp\s+(/bin/false|/bin/true)$1
Disable SCTP Supportxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_sctp_disabled mediumCCE-27106-4

Disable SCTP Support

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_sctp_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27106-4

references:  CM-7, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) is a transport layer protocol, designed to support the idea of message-oriented communication, with several streams of messages within one connection. To configure the system to prevent the sctp kernel module from being loaded, add the following line to a file in the directory /etc/modprobe.d:

install sctp /bin/true

Rationale

Disabling SCTP protects the system against exploitation of any flaws in its implementation.

OVAL details

Items not found violating kernel module sctp disabled:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1092 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/modprobe.d^.*\.conf$^\s*install\s+sctp\s+(/bin/false|/bin/true)$1

Items not found violating kernel module sctp disabled in /etc/modprobe.conf:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1093 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/modprobe.conf^\s*install\s+sctp\s+(/bin/false|/bin/true)$1
Disable RDS Supportxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_rds_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable RDS Support

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_rds_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 382, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol is a transport layer protocol designed to provide reliable high- bandwidth, low-latency communications between nodes in a cluster. To configure the system to prevent the rds kernel module from being loaded, add the following line to a file in the directory /etc/modprobe.d:

install rds /bin/true

Rationale

Disabling RDS protects the system against exploitation of any flaws in its implementation.

Disable TIPC Supportxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_tipc_disabled mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable TIPC Support

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_kernel_module_tipc_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 382, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The Transparent Inter-Process Communication (TIPC) protocol is designed to provide communications between nodes in a cluster. To configure the system to prevent the tipc kernel module from being loaded, add the following line to a file in the directory /etc/modprobe.d:

install tipc /bin/true

Rationale

Disabling TIPC protects the system against exploitation of any flaws in its implementation.

Install libreswan Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_libreswan_installed lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Install libreswan Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_libreswan_installed
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17, MA-4, SC-9, 1130, 1131

Description

The Libreswan package provides an implementation of IPsec and IKE, which permits the creation of secure tunnels over untrusted networks. The libreswan package can be installed with the following command:

$ sudo yum install libreswan

Rationale

Providing the ability for remote users or systems to initiate a secure VPN connection protects information when it is transmitted over a wide area network.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package libreswan is installed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1030 of type rpminfo_object
Name
libreswan
Remediation script:
yum -y install libreswan
Disable Zeroconf Networkingxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_network_disable_zeroconf lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Zeroconf Networking

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_network_disable_zeroconf
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

Zeroconf networking allows the system to assign itself an IP address and engage in IP communication without a statically-assigned address or even a DHCP server. Automatic address assignment via Zeroconf (or DHCP) is not recommended. To disable Zeroconf automatic route assignment in the 169.254.0.0 subnet, add or correct the following line in /etc/sysconfig/network:

NOZEROCONF=yes

Rationale

Zeroconf addresses are in the network 169.254.0.0. The networking scripts add entries to the system's routing table for these addresses. Zeroconf address assignment commonly occurs when the system is configured to use DHCP but fails to receive an address assignment from the DHCP server.

Ensure System is Not Acting as a Network Snifferxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_network_sniffer_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure System is Not Acting as a Network Sniffer

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_network_sniffer_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, MA-3

Description

The system should not be acting as a network sniffer, which can capture all traffic on the network to which it is connected. Run the following to determine if any interface is running in promiscuous mode:

$ ip link | grep PROMISC

Rationale

If any results are returned, then a sniffing process (such as tcpdump or Wireshark) is likely to be using the interface and this should be investigated.

Ensure Log Files Are Owned By Appropriate Userxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_userowner_rsyslog_files mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure Log Files Are Owned By Appropriate User

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_userowner_rsyslog_files
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-6, SI-11, 1314, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The owner of all log files written by rsyslog should be root. These log files are determined by the second part of each Rule line in /etc/rsyslog.conf and typically all appear in /var/log. For each log file LOGFILE referenced in /etc/rsyslog.conf, run the following command to inspect the file's owner:

$ ls -l LOGFILE
If the owner is not root, run the following command to correct this:
$ sudo chown root LOGFILE

Rationale

The log files generated by rsyslog contain valuable information regarding system configuration, user authentication, and other such information. Log files should be protected from unauthorized access.

Ensure Log Files Are Owned By Appropriate Groupxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_groupowner_rsyslog_files mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure Log Files Are Owned By Appropriate Group

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_groupowner_rsyslog_files
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-6, SI-11, 1314, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The group-owner of all log files written by rsyslog should be root. These log files are determined by the second part of each Rule line in /etc/rsyslog.conf and typically all appear in /var/log. For each log file LOGFILE referenced in /etc/rsyslog.conf, run the following command to inspect the file's group owner:

$ ls -l LOGFILE
If the owner is not root, run the following command to correct this:
$ sudo chgrp root LOGFILE

Rationale

The log files generated by rsyslog contain valuable information regarding system configuration, user authentication, and other such information. Log files should be protected from unauthorized access.

Ensure System Log Files Have Correct Permissionsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_rsyslog_file_permissions mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure System Log Files Have Correct Permissions

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_rsyslog_file_permissions
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  SI-11, 1314, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The file permissions for all log files written by rsyslog should be set to 600, or more restrictive. These log files are determined by the second part of each Rule line in /etc/rsyslog.conf and typically all appear in /var/log. For each log file LOGFILE referenced in /etc/rsyslog.conf, run the following command to inspect the file's permissions:

$ ls -l LOGFILE
If the permissions are not 600 or more restrictive, run the following command to correct this:
$ sudo chmod 0600 LOGFILE

Rationale

Log files can contain valuable information regarding system configuration. If the system log files are not protected unauthorized users could change the logged data, eliminating their forensic value.

Ensure Logs Sent To Remote Hostxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_rsyslog_send_messages_to_logserver lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure Logs Sent To Remote Host

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_rsyslog_send_messages_to_logserver
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-3(2), AU-9, 1348, 136

Description

To configure rsyslog to send logs to a remote log server, open /etc/rsyslog.conf and read and understand the last section of the file, which describes the multiple directives necessary to activate remote logging. Along with these other directives, the system can be configured to forward its logs to a particular log server by adding or correcting one of the following lines, substituting loghost.example.com appropriately. The choice of protocol depends on the environment of the system; although TCP and RELP provide more reliable message delivery, they may not be supported in all environments.
To use UDP for log message delivery:

*.* @loghost.example.com

To use TCP for log message delivery:
*.* @@loghost.example.com

To use RELP for log message delivery:
*.* :omrelp:loghost.example.com

Rationale

A log server (loghost) receives syslog messages from one or more systems. This data can be used as an additional log source in the event a system is compromised and its local logs are suspect. Forwarding log messages to a remote loghost also provides system administrators with a centralized place to view the status of multiple hosts within the enterprise.

Ensure rsyslog Does Not Accept Remote Messages Unless Acting As Log Serverxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_rsyslog_accept_remote_messages_none lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure rsyslog Does Not Accept Remote Messages Unless Acting As Log Server

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_rsyslog_accept_remote_messages_none
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-9(2), AC-4

Description

The rsyslog daemon should not accept remote messages unless the system acts as a log server. To ensure that it is not listening on the network, ensure the following lines are not found in /etc/rsyslog.conf:

$ModLoad imtcp
$InputTCPServerRun port
$ModLoad imudp
$UDPServerRun port
$ModLoad imrelp
$InputRELPServerRun port

Rationale

Any process which receives messages from the network incurs some risk of receiving malicious messages. This risk can be eliminated for rsyslog by configuring it not to listen on the network.

Enable rsyslog to Accept Messages via TCP, if Acting As Log Serverxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_rsyslog_accept_remote_messages_tcp lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable rsyslog to Accept Messages via TCP, if Acting As Log Server

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_rsyslog_accept_remote_messages_tcp
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-9

Description

The rsyslog daemon should not accept remote messages unless the system acts as a log server. If the system needs to act as a central log server, add the following lines to /etc/rsyslog.conf to enable reception of messages over TCP:

$ModLoad imtcp
$InputTCPServerRun 514

Rationale

If the system needs to act as a log server, this ensures that it can receive messages over a reliable TCP connection.

Enable rsyslog to Accept Messages via UDP, if Acting As Log Serverxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_rsyslog_accept_remote_messages_udp lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable rsyslog to Accept Messages via UDP, if Acting As Log Server

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_rsyslog_accept_remote_messages_udp
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-9

Description

The rsyslog daemon should not accept remote messages unless the system acts as a log server. If the system needs to act as a central log server, add the following lines to /etc/rsyslog.conf to enable reception of messages over UDP:

$ModLoad imudp
$UDPServerRun 514

Rationale

Many devices, such as switches, routers, and other Unix-like systems, may only support the traditional syslog transmission over UDP. If the system must act as a log server, this enables it to receive their messages as well.

Ensure Logrotate Runs Periodicallyxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ensure_logrotate_activated lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure Logrotate Runs Periodically

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ensure_logrotate_activated
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-9, 366

Description

The logrotate utility allows for the automatic rotation of log files. The frequency of rotation is specified in /etc/logrotate.conf, which triggers a cron task. To configure logrotate to run daily, add or correct the following line in /etc/logrotate.conf:

# rotate log files frequency
daily

Rationale

Log files that are not properly rotated run the risk of growing so large that they fill up the /var/log partition. Valuable logging information could be lost if the /var/log partition becomes full.

OVAL details

Items not found satisfying Tests the presence of daily setting in /etc/logrotate.conf file:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1171 of type textfilecontent54_object
BehaviorsFilepathPatternInstanceFilter
no value/etc/logrotate.conf(?:daily)*.*(?=[\n][\s]*daily)(.*)$1oval:ssg:ste:1315

Items found satisfying Tests the existence of /etc/cron.daily/logrotate file (and verify it actually calls logrotate utility):

PathContent
/etc/cron.daily/logrotate /usr/sbin/logrotate /etc/logrotate.conf
Configure Logwatch HostLimit Linexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_configure_logwatch_hostlimit lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure Logwatch HostLimit Line

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_configure_logwatch_hostlimit
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

On a central logserver, you want Logwatch to summarize all syslog entries, including those which did not originate on the logserver itself. The HostLimit setting tells Logwatch to report on all hosts, not just the one on which it is running.

 HostLimit = no 

Configure Logwatch SplitHosts Linexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_configure_logwatch_splithosts lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure Logwatch SplitHosts Line

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_configure_logwatch_splithosts
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

If SplitHosts is set, Logwatch will separate entries by hostname. This makes the report longer but significantly more usable. If it is not set, then Logwatch will not report which host generated a given log entry, and that information is almost always necessary

 SplitHosts = yes 

Ensure rsyslog is Installedxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_rsyslog_installed mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure rsyslog is Installed

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_rsyslog_installed
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-9(2), 1311, 1312, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Rsyslog is installed by default. The rsyslog package can be installed with the following command:

$ sudo yum install rsyslog

Rationale

The rsyslog package provides the rsyslog daemon, which provides system logging services.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package rsyslog is installed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1177 of type rpminfo_object
Name
rsyslog
Enable rsyslog Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rsyslog_enabled mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable rsyslog Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rsyslog_enabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-12, 1557, 1312, 1311, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The rsyslog service provides syslog-style logging by default on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7. The rsyslog service can be enabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl enable rsyslog

Rationale

The rsyslog service must be running in order to provide logging services, which are essential to system administration.

OVAL details

Items not found violating systemd test:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1262 of type systemdunitdependency_object
Unit
multi-user.target
State oval:ssg:ste:1263 of type systemdunitdependency_state
Dependency
rsyslog.service
Disable Logwatch on Clients if a Logserver Existsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_logwatch_for_logserver lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Logwatch on Clients if a Logserver Exists

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_logwatch_for_logserver
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Does your site have a central logserver which has been configured to report on logs received from all systems? If so:

 
$ sudo rm /etc/cron.daily/0logwatch 
If no logserver exists, it will be necessary for each machine to run Logwatch individually. Using a central logserver provides the security and reliability benefits discussed earlier, and also makes monitoring logs easier and less time-intensive for administrators.

Configure auditd Number of Logs Retainedxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_auditd_data_retention_num_logs mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure auditd Number of Logs Retained

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_auditd_data_retention_num_logs
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-1(b), AU-11, IR-5, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Determine how many log files auditd should retain when it rotates logs. Edit the file /etc/audit/auditd.conf. Add or modify the following line, substituting NUMLOGS with the correct value of 5:

num_logs = NUMLOGS
Set the value to 5 for general-purpose systems. Note that values less than 2 result in no log rotation.

Rationale

The total storage for audit log files must be large enough to retain log information over the period required. This is a function of the maximum log file size and the number of logs retained.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying admin space left action :

PathContent
/etc/audit/auditd.confnum_logs = 5
Configure auditd Max Log File Sizexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_auditd_data_retention_max_log_file mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure auditd Max Log File Size

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_auditd_data_retention_max_log_file
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-1(b), AU-11, IR-5, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Determine the amount of audit data (in megabytes) which should be retained in each log file. Edit the file /etc/audit/auditd.conf. Add or modify the following line, substituting the correct value of 6 for STOREMB:

max_log_file = STOREMB
Set the value to 6 (MB) or higher for general-purpose systems. Larger values, of course, support retention of even more audit data.

Rationale

The total storage for audit log files must be large enough to retain log information over the period required. This is a function of the maximum log file size and the number of logs retained.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying max log file size:

PathContent
/etc/audit/auditd.confmax_log_file = 6
Configure auditd max_log_file_action Upon Reaching Maximum Log Sizexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_auditd_data_retention_max_log_file_action mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure auditd max_log_file_action Upon Reaching Maximum Log Size

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_auditd_data_retention_max_log_file_action
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-1(b), AU-4, AU-11, IR-5, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The default action to take when the logs reach their maximum size is to rotate the log files, discarding the oldest one. To configure the action taken by auditd, add or correct the line in /etc/audit/auditd.conf:

max_log_file_action = ACTION
Possible values for ACTION are described in the auditd.conf man page. These include:
  • ignore
  • syslog
  • suspend
  • rotate
  • keep_logs
Set the ACTION to rotate to ensure log rotation occurs. This is the default. The setting is case-insensitive.

Rationale

Automatically rotating logs (by setting this to rotate) minimizes the chances of the system unexpectedly running out of disk space by being overwhelmed with log data. However, for systems that must never discard log data, or which use external processes to transfer it and reclaim space, keep_logs can be employed.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying admin space left action :

PathContent
/etc/audit/auditd.confmax_log_file_action = ROTATE
Configure auditd space_left Action on Low Disk Spacexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_auditd_data_retention_space_left_action mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure auditd space_left Action on Low Disk Space

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_auditd_data_retention_space_left_action
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-1(b), AU-4, AU-5(b), IR-5, 140, 143, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The auditd service can be configured to take an action when disk space starts to run low. Edit the file /etc/audit/auditd.conf. Modify the following line, substituting ACTION appropriately:

space_left_action = ACTION
Possible values for ACTION are described in the auditd.conf man page. These include:
  • ignore
  • syslog
  • email
  • exec
  • suspend
  • single
  • halt
Set this to email (instead of the default, which is suspend) as it is more likely to get prompt attention. Acceptable values also include suspend, single, and halt.

Rationale

Notifying administrators of an impending disk space problem may allow them to take corrective action prior to any disruption.

OVAL details

Items found violating space left action:

PathContent
/etc/audit/auditd.confspace_left_action = SYSLOG
Remediation script:
var_auditd_space_left_action="email"
grep -q ^space_left_action /etc/audit/auditd.conf && \
  sed -i "s/space_left_action.*/space_left_action = $var_auditd_space_left_action/g" /etc/audit/auditd.conf
if ! [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
    echo "space_left_action = $var_auditd_space_left_action" >> /etc/audit/auditd.conf
fi
Configure auditd admin_space_left Action on Low Disk Spacexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_auditd_data_retention_admin_space_left_action mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure auditd admin_space_left Action on Low Disk Space

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_auditd_data_retention_admin_space_left_action
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-1(b), AU-4, AU-5(b), IR-5, 140, 1343, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The auditd service can be configured to take an action when disk space is running low but prior to running out of space completely. Edit the file /etc/audit/auditd.conf. Add or modify the following line, substituting ACTION appropriately:

admin_space_left_action = ACTION
Set this value to single to cause the system to switch to single user mode for corrective action. Acceptable values also include suspend and halt. For certain systems, the need for availability outweighs the need to log all actions, and a different setting should be determined. Details regarding all possible values for ACTION are described in the auditd.conf man page.

Rationale

Administrators should be made aware of an inability to record audit records. If a separate partition or logical volume of adequate size is used, running low on space for audit records should never occur.

OVAL details

Items found violating space left action:

PathContent
/etc/audit/auditd.confadmin_space_left_action = SUSPEND
Remediation script:
var_auditd_admin_space_left_action="single"
grep -q ^admin_space_left_action /etc/audit/auditd.conf && \
  sed -i "s/admin_space_left_action.*/admin_space_left_action = $var_auditd_admin_space_left_action/g" /etc/audit/auditd.conf
if ! [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
    echo "admin_space_left_action = $var_auditd_admin_space_left_action" >> /etc/audit/auditd.conf
fi
Configure auditd mail_acct Action on Low Disk Spacexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_auditd_data_retention_action_mail_acct mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure auditd mail_acct Action on Low Disk Space

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_auditd_data_retention_action_mail_acct
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-1(b), AU-4, AU-5(a), IR-5, 139, 144

Description

The auditd service can be configured to send email to a designated account in certain situations. Add or correct the following line in /etc/audit/auditd.conf to ensure that administrators are notified via email for those situations:

action_mail_acct = root

Rationale

Email sent to the root account is typically aliased to the administrators of the system, who can take appropriate action.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying email account for actions:

PathContent
/etc/audit/auditd.confaction_mail_acct = root
Configure auditd flush priorityxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_auditd_data_retention_flush low

Configure auditd flush priority

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_auditd_data_retention_flush
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

references:  AU-9, AU-12(1), 1576

Description

The auditd service can be configured to synchronously write audit event data to disk. Add or correct the following line in /etc/audit/auditd.conf to ensure that audit event data is fully synchronized with the log files on the disk:

flush = data

Rationale

Audit data should be synchronously written to disk to ensure log integrity. These parameters assure that all audit event data is fully synchronized with the log files on the disk.

OVAL details

Items not found violating test the value of flush parameter in /etc/audit/auditd.conf:

Object oval:ssg:obj:923 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/auditd.conf^[ ]*flush[ ]+=[ ]+(\S+)[ ]*$1
State oval:ssg:ste:924 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
Configure auditd to use audispd's syslog pluginxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_auditd_audispd_syslog_plugin_activated mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure auditd to use audispd's syslog plugin

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_auditd_audispd_syslog_plugin_activated
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-1(b), AU-3(2), IR-5, 136

Description

To configure the auditd service to use the syslog plug-in of the audispd audit event multiplexor, set the active line in /etc/audisp/plugins.d/syslog.conf to yes. Restart the auditd service:

$ sudo service auditd restart

Rationale

The auditd service does not include the ability to send audit records to a centralized server for management directly. It does, however, include a plug-in for audit event multiplexor (audispd) to pass audit records to the local syslog server

OVAL details

Items not found violating audispd syslog plugin activated:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1001 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audisp/plugins.d/syslog.conf^[ ]*active[ ]+=[ ]+yes[ ]*$1
Remediation script:

grep -q ^active /etc/audisp/plugins.d/syslog.conf && \
  sed -i "s/active.*/active = yes/g" /etc/audisp/plugins.d/syslog.conf
if ! [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
    echo "active = yes" >> /etc/audisp/plugins.d/syslog.conf
fi
Record attempts to alter time through adjtimexxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_time_adjtimex lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record attempts to alter time through adjtimex

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_time_adjtimex
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 1487, 169

Description

If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S adjtimex -k audit_time_rules
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S adjtimex -k audit_time_rules
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S adjtimex -k audit_time_rules
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S adjtimex -k audit_time_rules
The -k option allows for the specification of a key in string form that can be used for better reporting capability through ausearch and aureport. Multiple system calls can be defined on the same line to save space if desired, but is not required. See an example of multiple combined syscalls:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S adjtimex -S settimeofday -S clock_settime -k audit_time_rules

Rationale

Arbitrary changes to the system time can be used to obfuscate nefarious activities in log files, as well as to confuse network services that are highly dependent upon an accurate system time (such as sshd). All changes to the system time should be audited.

OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit adjtimex:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1038 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+-F[\s]+arch=b32.*-S[\s]+adjtimex[\s]+.*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit adjtimex:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1039 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+-F[\s]+arch=b64.*-S[\s]+adjtimex[\s]+.*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1040 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit adjtimex:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1041 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+-F[\s]+arch=b32.*-S[\s]+adjtimex[\s]+.*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit adjtimex:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1042 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+-F[\s]+arch=b64.*-S[\s]+adjtimex[\s]+.*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do

	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S .* -k *"

	# Create expected audit group and audit rule form for particular system call & architecture
	if [ ${ARCH} = "b32" ]
	then
		# stime system call is known at 32-bit arch (see e.g "$ ausyscall i386 stime" 's output)
		# so append it to the list of time group system calls to be audited
		GROUP="\(adjtimex\|settimeofday\|stime\)"
		FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S adjtimex -S settimeofday -S stime -k audit_time_rules"
	elif [ ${ARCH} = "b64" ]
	then
		# stime system call isn't known at 64-bit arch (see "$ ausyscall x86_64 stime" 's output)
		# therefore don't add it to the list of time group system calls to be audited
		GROUP="\(adjtimex\|settimeofday\)"
		FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S adjtimex -S settimeofday -k audit_time_rules"
	fi

	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record attempts to alter time through settimeofdayxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_time_settimeofday lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record attempts to alter time through settimeofday

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_time_settimeofday
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 1487, 169

Description

If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S settimeofday -k audit_time_rules
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S settimeofday -k audit_time_rules
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S settimeofday -k audit_time_rules
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S settimeofday -k audit_time_rules
The -k option allows for the specification of a key in string form that can be used for better reporting capability through ausearch and aureport. Multiple system calls can be defined on the same line to save space if desired, but is not required. See an example of multiple combined syscalls:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S adjtimex -S settimeofday -S clock_settime -k audit_time_rules

Rationale

Arbitrary changes to the system time can be used to obfuscate nefarious activities in log files, as well as to confuse network services that are highly dependent upon an accurate system time (such as sshd). All changes to the system time should be audited.

OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit settimeofday:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1101 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+-F[\s]+arch=b32.*-S[\s]+settimeofday[\s]+.*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit settimeofday:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1102 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+-F[\s]+arch=b64.*-S[\s]+settimeofday[\s]+.*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1103 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit settimeofday:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1104 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+-F[\s]+arch=b32.*-S[\s]+settimeofday[\s]+.*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit settimeofday:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1105 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+-F[\s]+arch=b64.*-S[\s]+settimeofday[\s]+.*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do

	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S .* -k *"

	# Create expected audit group and audit rule form for particular system call & architecture
	if [ ${ARCH} = "b32" ]
	then
		# stime system call is known at 32-bit arch (see e.g "$ ausyscall i386 stime" 's output)
		# so append it to the list of time group system calls to be audited
		GROUP="\(adjtimex\|settimeofday\|stime\)"
		FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S adjtimex -S settimeofday -S stime -k audit_time_rules"
	elif [ ${ARCH} = "b64" ]
	then
		# stime system call isn't known at 64-bit arch (see "$ ausyscall x86_64 stime" 's output)
		# therefore don't add it to the list of time group system calls to be audited
		GROUP="\(adjtimex\|settimeofday\)"
		FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S adjtimex -S settimeofday -k audit_time_rules"
	fi

	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record Attempts to Alter Time Through stimexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_time_stime lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Attempts to Alter Time Through stime

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_time_stime
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 1487, 169

Description

If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d for both 32 bit and 64 bit systems:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S stime -k audit_time_rules
Since the 64 bit version of the "stime" system call is not defined in the audit lookup table, the corresponding "-F arch=b64" form of this rule is not expected to be defined on 64 bit systems (the aforementioned "-F arch=b32" stime rule form itself is sufficient for both 32 bit and 64 bit systems). If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file for both 32 bit and 64 bit systems:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S stime -k audit_time_rules
Since the 64 bit version of the "stime" system call is not defined in the audit lookup table, the corresponding "-F arch=b64" form of this rule is not expected to be defined on 64 bit systems (the aforementioned "-F arch=b32" stime rule form itself is sufficient for both 32 bit and 64 bit systems). The -k option allows for the specification of a key in string form that can be used for better reporting capability through ausearch and aureport. Multiple system calls can be defined on the same line to save space if desired, but is not required. See an example of multiple combined system calls:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S adjtimex -S settimeofday -S clock_settime -k audit_time_rules

Rationale

Arbitrary changes to the system time can be used to obfuscate nefarious activities in log files, as well as to confuse network services that are highly dependent upon an accurate system time (such as sshd). All changes to the system time should be audited.

OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit stime:

Object oval:ssg:obj:842 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+-F[\s]+arch=b32.*-S[\s]+stime[\s]+.*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:843 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit stime:

Object oval:ssg:obj:844 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+-F[\s]+arch=b32.*-S[\s]+stime[\s]+.*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do

	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S .* -k *"

	# Create expected audit group and audit rule form for particular system call & architecture
	if [ ${ARCH} = "b32" ]
	then
		# stime system call is known at 32-bit arch (see e.g "$ ausyscall i386 stime" 's output)
		# so append it to the list of time group system calls to be audited
		GROUP="\(adjtimex\|settimeofday\|stime\)"
		FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S adjtimex -S settimeofday -S stime -k audit_time_rules"
	elif [ ${ARCH} = "b64" ]
	then
		# stime system call isn't known at 64-bit arch (see "$ ausyscall x86_64 stime" 's output)
		# therefore don't add it to the list of time group system calls to be audited
		GROUP="\(adjtimex\|settimeofday\)"
		FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S adjtimex -S settimeofday -k audit_time_rules"
	fi

	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record Attempts to Alter Time Through clock_settimexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_time_clock_settime lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Attempts to Alter Time Through clock_settime

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_time_clock_settime
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 1487, 169

Description

If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S clock_settime -k audit_time_rules
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S clock_settime -k audit_time_rules
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S clock_settime -k audit_time_rules
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S clock_settime -k audit_time_rules
The -k option allows for the specification of a key in string form that can be used for better reporting capability through ausearch and aureport. Multiple system calls can be defined on the same line to save space if desired, but is not required. See an example of multiple combined syscalls:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S adjtimex -S settimeofday -S clock_settime -k audit_time_rules

Rationale

Arbitrary changes to the system time can be used to obfuscate nefarious activities in log files, as well as to confuse network services that are highly dependent upon an accurate system time (such as sshd). All changes to the system time should be audited.

OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit clock_settime:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1206 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+-F[\s]+arch=b32.*-S[\s]+clock_settime[\s]+.*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit clock_settime:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1207 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+-F[\s]+arch=b64.*-S[\s]+clock_settime[\s]+.*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1208 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit clock_settime:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1209 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+-F[\s]+arch=b32.*-S[\s]+clock_settime[\s]+.*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit clock_settime:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1210 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+-F[\s]+arch=b64.*-S[\s]+clock_settime[\s]+.*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# First perform the remediation of the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S .* -k .*"
	GROUP="clock_settime"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S clock_settime -k audit_time_rules"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record Attempts to Alter the localtime Filexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_time_watch_localtime lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Attempts to Alter the localtime File

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_time_watch_localtime
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(b), IR-5, 1487, 169

Description

If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-w /etc/localtime -p wa -k audit_time_rules
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-w /etc/localtime -p wa -k audit_time_rules
The -k option allows for the specification of a key in string form that can be used for better reporting capability through ausearch and aureport and should always be used.

Rationale

Arbitrary changes to the system time can be used to obfuscate nefarious activities in log files, as well as to confuse network services that are highly dependent upon an accurate system time (such as sshd). All changes to the system time should be audited.

OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit /etc/localtime watch augenrules:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1274 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-w[\s]+\/etc\/localtime[\s]+-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b.*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1275 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit /etc/localtime watch auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1276 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-w[\s]+\/etc\/localtime[\s]+-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b.*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/etc/localtime" "wa" "audit_time_rules"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/etc/localtime" "wa" "audit_time_rules"
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - chmodxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_chmod lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - chmod

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_chmod
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 126

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect file permission changes for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S chmod -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S chmod  -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S chmod -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S chmod  -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod

Rationale

The changing of file permissions could indicate that a user is attempting to gain access to information that would otherwise be disallowed. Auditing DAC modifications can facilitate the identification of patterns of abuse among both authorized and unauthorized users.

Warnings
warning  Note that these rules can be configured in a number of ways while still achieving the desired effect. Here the system calls have been placed independent of other system calls. Grouping these system calls with others as identifying earlier in this guide is more efficient.
OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit chmod:

Object oval:ssg:obj:987 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+chmod[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit chmod:

Object oval:ssg:obj:988 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+chmod[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:989 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit chmod:

Object oval:ssg:obj:990 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+chmod[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit chmod:

Object oval:ssg:obj:991 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+chmod[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S .* -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	GROUP="chmod"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S chmod -S fchmod -S fchmodat -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - chownxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_chown lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - chown

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_chown
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 126

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect file permission changes for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S chown -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S chown -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S chown -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S chown -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod

Rationale

The changing of file permissions could indicate that a user is attempting to gain access to information that would otherwise be disallowed. Auditing DAC modifications can facilitate the identification of patterns of abuse among both authorized and unauthorized users.

Warnings
warning  Note that these rules can be configured in a number of ways while still achieving the desired effect. Here the system calls have been placed independent of other system calls. Grouping these system calls with others as identifying earlier in this guide is more efficient.
OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit chown:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1046 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+chown[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit chown:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1047 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+chown[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1048 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit chown:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1049 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+chown[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit chown:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1050 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+chown[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S .* -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	GROUP="chown"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S chown -S fchown -S fchownat -S lchown -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fchmodxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_fchmod lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fchmod

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_fchmod
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 126

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect file permission changes for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S fchmod -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S fchmod -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S fchmod -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S fchmod -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod

Rationale

The changing of file permissions could indicate that a user is attempting to gain access to information that would otherwise be disallowed. Auditing DAC modifications can facilitate the identification of patterns of abuse among both authorized and unauthorized users.

Warnings
warning  Note that these rules can be configured in a number of ways while still achieving the desired effect. Here the system calls have been placed independent of other system calls. Grouping these system calls with others as identifying earlier in this guide is more efficient.
OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit fchmod:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1197 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fchmod[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit fchmod:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1198 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fchmod[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1199 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit fchmod:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1200 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fchmod[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit fchmod:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1201 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fchmod[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S .* -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	GROUP="chmod"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S chmod -S fchmod -S fchmodat -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fchmodatxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_fchmodat lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fchmodat

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_fchmodat
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 126

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect file permission changes for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S fchmodat -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S fchmodat -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S fchmodat -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S fchmodat -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod

Rationale

The changing of file permissions could indicate that a user is attempting to gain access to information that would otherwise be disallowed. Auditing DAC modifications can facilitate the identification of patterns of abuse among both authorized and unauthorized users.

Warnings
warning  Note that these rules can be configured in a number of ways while still achieving the desired effect. Here the system calls have been placed independent of other system calls. Grouping these system calls with others as identifying earlier in this guide is more efficient.
OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit fchmodat:

Object oval:ssg:obj:953 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fchmodat[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit fchmodat:

Object oval:ssg:obj:954 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fchmodat[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:955 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit fchmodat:

Object oval:ssg:obj:956 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fchmodat[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit fchmodat:

Object oval:ssg:obj:957 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fchmodat[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S .* -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	GROUP="chmod"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S chmod -S fchmod -S fchmodat -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fchownxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_fchown lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fchown

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_fchown
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 126

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect file permission changes for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S fchown -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S fchown -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S fchown -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S fchown -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod

Rationale

The changing of file permissions could indicate that a user is attempting to gain access to information that would otherwise be disallowed. Auditing DAC modifications can facilitate the identification of patterns of abuse among both authorized and unauthorized users.

Warnings
warning  Note that these rules can be configured in a number of ways while still achieving the desired effect. Here the system calls have been placed independent of other system calls. Grouping these system calls with others as identifying earlier in this guide is more efficient.
OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit fchown:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1165 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fchown[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit fchown:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1166 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fchown[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1167 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit fchown:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1168 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fchown[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit fchown:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1169 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fchown[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S .* -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	GROUP="chown"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S chown -S fchown -S fchownat -S lchown -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fchownatxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_fchownat lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fchownat

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_fchownat
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 126

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect file permission changes for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S fchownat -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S fchownat -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S fchownat -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S fchownat -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod

Rationale

The changing of file permissions could indicate that a user is attempting to gain access to information that would otherwise be disallowed. Auditing DAC modifications can facilitate the identification of patterns of abuse among both authorized and unauthorized users.

Warnings
warning  Note that these rules can be configured in a number of ways while still achieving the desired effect. Here the system calls have been placed independent of other system calls. Grouping these system calls with others as identifying earlier in this guide is more efficient.
OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit fchownat:

Object oval:ssg:obj:909 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fchownat[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit fchownat:

Object oval:ssg:obj:910 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fchownat[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:911 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit fchownat:

Object oval:ssg:obj:912 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fchownat[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit fchownat:

Object oval:ssg:obj:913 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fchownat[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S .* -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	GROUP="chown"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S chown -S fchown -S fchownat -S lchown -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fremovexattrxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_fremovexattr lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fremovexattr

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_fremovexattr
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 126

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect file permission changes for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S fremovexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S fremovexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S fremovexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S fremovexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod

Rationale

The changing of file permissions could indicate that a user is attempting to gain access to information that would otherwise be disallowed. Auditing DAC modifications can facilitate the identification of patterns of abuse among both authorized and unauthorized users.

Warnings
warning  Note that these rules can be configured in a number of ways while still achieving the desired effect. Here the system calls have been placed independent of other system calls. Grouping these system calls with others as identifying earlier in this guide is more efficient.
OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit fremovexattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:918 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fremovexattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit fremovexattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:919 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fremovexattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:920 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit fremovexattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:921 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fremovexattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit fremovexattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:922 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fremovexattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit .* -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	GROUP="xattr"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S setxattr -S lsetxattr -S fsetxattr -S removexattr -S lremovexattr -S fremovexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fsetxattrxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_fsetxattr lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - fsetxattr

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_fsetxattr
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 126

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect file permission changes for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S fsetxattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S fsetxattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S fsetxattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S fsetxattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod

Rationale

The changing of file permissions could indicate that a user is attempting to gain access to information that would otherwise be disallowed. Auditing DAC modifications can facilitate the identification of patterns of abuse among both authorized and unauthorized users.

Warnings
warning  Note that these rules can be configured in a number of ways while still achieving the desired effect. Here the system calls have been placed independent of other system calls. Grouping these system calls with others as identifying earlier in this guide is more efficient.
OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit fsetxattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:818 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fsetxattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit fsetxattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:819 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fsetxattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:820 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit fsetxattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:821 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fsetxattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit fsetxattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:822 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+fsetxattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit .* -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	GROUP="xattr"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S setxattr -S lsetxattr -S fsetxattr -S removexattr -S lremovexattr -S fremovexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - lchownxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_lchown lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - lchown

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_lchown
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 126

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect file permission changes for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S lchown -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S lchown -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S lchown -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S lchown -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod

Rationale

The changing of file permissions could indicate that a user is attempting to gain access to information that would otherwise be disallowed. Auditing DAC modifications can facilitate the identification of patterns of abuse among both authorized and unauthorized users.

Warnings
warning  Note that these rules can be configured in a number of ways while still achieving the desired effect. Here the system calls have been placed independent of other system calls. Grouping these system calls with others as identifying earlier in this guide is more efficient.
OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit lchown:

Object oval:ssg:obj:799 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+lchown[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit lchown:

Object oval:ssg:obj:800 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+lchown[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:801 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit lchown:

Object oval:ssg:obj:802 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+lchown[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit lchown:

Object oval:ssg:obj:803 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+lchown[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S .* -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	GROUP="chown"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S chown -S fchown -S fchownat -S lchown -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - lremovexattrxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_lremovexattr lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - lremovexattr

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_lremovexattr
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 126

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect file permission changes for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S lremovexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S lremovexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S lremovexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S lremovexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod

Rationale

The changing of file permissions could indicate that a user is attempting to gain access to information that would otherwise be disallowed. Auditing DAC modifications can facilitate the identification of patterns of abuse among both authorized and unauthorized users.

Warnings
warning  Note that these rules can be configured in a number of ways while still achieving the desired effect. Here the system calls have been placed independent of other system calls. Grouping these system calls with others as identifying earlier in this guide is more efficient.
OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit lremovexattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1214 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+lremovexattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit lremovexattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1215 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+lremovexattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1216 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit lremovexattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1217 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+lremovexattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit lremovexattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1218 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+lremovexattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit .* -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	GROUP="xattr"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S setxattr -S lsetxattr -S fsetxattr -S removexattr -S lremovexattr -S fremovexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - lsetxattrxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_lsetxattr lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - lsetxattr

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_lsetxattr
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 126

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect file permission changes for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S lsetxattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S lsetxattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S lsetxattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S lsetxattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod

Rationale

The changing of file permissions could indicate that a user is attempting to gain access to information that would otherwise be disallowed. Auditing DAC modifications can facilitate the identification of patterns of abuse among both authorized and unauthorized users.

Warnings
warning  Note that these rules can be configured in a number of ways while still achieving the desired effect. Here the system calls have been placed independent of other system calls. Grouping these system calls with others as identifying earlier in this guide is more efficient.
OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit lsetxattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1120 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+lsetxattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit lsetxattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1121 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+lsetxattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1122 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit lsetxattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1123 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+lsetxattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctls 64-bit lsetxattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1124 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+lsetxattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit .* -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	GROUP="xattr"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S setxattr -S lsetxattr -S fsetxattr -S removexattr -S lremovexattr -S fremovexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - removexattrxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_removexattr lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - removexattr

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_removexattr
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 126

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect file permission changes for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S removexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S removexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S removexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S removexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod

Rationale

The changing of file permissions could indicate that a user is attempting to gain access to information that would otherwise be disallowed. Auditing DAC modifications can facilitate the identification of patterns of abuse among both authorized and unauthorized users.

Warnings
warning  Note that these rules can be configured in a number of ways while still achieving the desired effect. Here the system calls have been placed independent of other system calls. Grouping these system calls with others as identifying earlier in this guide is more efficient.
OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit removexattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1191 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+removexattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit removexattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1192 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+removexattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1193 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit removexattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1194 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+removexattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit removexattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1195 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+removexattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit .* -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	GROUP="xattr"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S setxattr -S lsetxattr -S fsetxattr -S removexattr -S lremovexattr -S fremovexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - setxattrxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_setxattr lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Events that Modify the System's Discretionary Access Controls - setxattr

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_dac_modification_setxattr
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 126

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect file permission changes for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S setxattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S setxattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S setxattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following line:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S setxattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod

Rationale

The changing of file permissions could indicate that a user is attempting to gain access to information that would otherwise be disallowed. Auditing DAC modifications can facilitate the identification of patterns of abuse among both authorized and unauthorized users.

Warnings
warning  Note that these rules can be configured in a number of ways while still achieving the desired effect. Here the system calls have been placed independent of other system calls. Grouping these system calls with others as identifying earlier in this guide is more efficient.
OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit setxattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:941 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+setxattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit setxattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:942 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+setxattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:943 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit setxattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:944 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b32[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+setxattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit setxattr:

Object oval:ssg:obj:945 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*-a[\s]+always,exit[\s]+(?:.*-F[\s]+arch=b64[\s]+)(?:.*-S[\s]+setxattr[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid>=1000[\s]+)(?:.*-F\s+auid!=4294967295[\s]+).*-k[\s]+[\S]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit .* -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	GROUP="xattr"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=${ARCH} -S setxattr -S lsetxattr -S fsetxattr -S removexattr -S lremovexattr -S fremovexattr -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k perm_mod"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Record Events that Modify User/Group Informationxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_usergroup_modification lowCCE-27192-4

Record Events that Modify User/Group Information

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_usergroup_modification
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27192-4

references:  AC-2(4), AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 18, 172, 1403, 1404, 1405, 1684, 1683, 1685, 1686, 476, 239

Description

If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following lines to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d, in order to capture events that modify account changes:

-w /etc/group -p wa -k audit_rules_usergroup_modification
-w /etc/passwd -p wa -k audit_rules_usergroup_modification
-w /etc/gshadow -p wa -k audit_rules_usergroup_modification
-w /etc/shadow -p wa -k audit_rules_usergroup_modification
-w /etc/security/opasswd -p wa -k audit_rules_usergroup_modification
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following lines to /etc/audit/audit.rules file, in order to capture events that modify account changes:
-w /etc/group -p wa -k audit_rules_usergroup_modification
-w /etc/passwd -p wa -k audit_rules_usergroup_modification
-w /etc/gshadow -p wa -k audit_rules_usergroup_modification
-w /etc/shadow -p wa -k audit_rules_usergroup_modification
-w /etc/security/opasswd -p wa -k audit_rules_usergroup_modification

Rationale

In addition to auditing new user and group accounts, these watches will alert the system administrator(s) to any modifications. Any unexpected users, groups, or modifications should be investigated for legitimacy.

OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules /etc/group:

Object oval:ssg:obj:782 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/group[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s+]\-k[\s]+\w+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules /etc/passwd:

Object oval:ssg:obj:783 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/passwd[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+\w+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules /etc/gshadow:

Object oval:ssg:obj:784 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/gshadow[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+\w+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules /etc/shadow:

Object oval:ssg:obj:785 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/shadow[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+\w+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules /etc/security/opasswd:

Object oval:ssg:obj:786 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/security/opasswd[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+\w+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:787 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit /etc/group:

Object oval:ssg:obj:788 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/group[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s+]\-k[\s]+\w+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit /etc/passwd:

Object oval:ssg:obj:789 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/passwd[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+\w+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit /etc/gshadow:

Object oval:ssg:obj:790 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/gshadow[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+\w+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit /etc/shadow:

Object oval:ssg:obj:791 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/shadow[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+\w+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit /etc/security/opasswd:

Object oval:ssg:obj:792 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/security/opasswd[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+\w+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation
# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/etc/group" "wa" "audit_rules_usergroup_modification"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/etc/group" "wa" "audit_rules_usergroup_modification"
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/etc/passwd" "wa" "audit_rules_usergroup_modification"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/etc/passwd" "wa" "audit_rules_usergroup_modification"
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/etc/gshadow" "wa" "audit_rules_usergroup_modification"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/etc/gshadow" "wa" "audit_rules_usergroup_modification"
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/etc/shadow" "wa" "audit_rules_usergroup_modification"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/etc/shadow" "wa" "audit_rules_usergroup_modification"
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/etc/security/opasswd" "wa" "audit_rules_usergroup_modification"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/etc/security/opasswd" "wa" "audit_rules_usergroup_modification"
Record Events that Modify the System's Network Environmentxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_networkconfig_modification lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Events that Modify the System's Network Environment

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_networkconfig_modification
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5

Description

If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following lines to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d, setting ARCH to either b32 or b64 as appropriate for your system:

-a always,exit -F arch=ARCH -S sethostname -S setdomainname -k audit_rules_networkconfig_modification
-w /etc/issue -p wa -k audit_rules_networkconfig_modification
-w /etc/issue.net -p wa -k audit_rules_networkconfig_modification
-w /etc/hosts -p wa -k audit_rules_networkconfig_modification
-w /etc/sysconfig/network -p wa -k audit_rules_networkconfig_modification
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following lines to /etc/audit/audit.rules file, setting ARCH to either b32 or b64 as appropriate for your system:
-a always,exit -F arch=ARCH -S sethostname -S setdomainname -k audit_rules_networkconfig_modification
-w /etc/issue -p wa -k audit_rules_networkconfig_modification
-w /etc/issue.net -p wa -k audit_rules_networkconfig_modification
-w /etc/hosts -p wa -k audit_rules_networkconfig_modification
-w /etc/sysconfig/network -p wa -k audit_rules_networkconfig_modification

Rationale

The network environment should not be modified by anything other than administrator action. Any change to network parameters should be audited.

OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit network syscalls augenrules:

Object oval:ssg:obj:867 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-a\s+always,exit\s+(\-F\s+arch=(b64|b32)\s+)?\-S\s+sethostname\s+\-S\s+setdomainname\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit /etc/issue augenrules:

Object oval:ssg:obj:868 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/issue[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit /etc/issue.net augenrules:

Object oval:ssg:obj:869 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/issue\.net[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit /etc/hosts augenrules:

Object oval:ssg:obj:870 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/hosts[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit /etc/sysconfig/network augenrules:

Object oval:ssg:obj:871 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/sysconfig/network[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:872 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit network syscalls auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:873 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-a\s+always,exit\s+(\-F\s+arch=(b64|b32)\s+)?\-S\s+sethostname\s+\-S\s+setdomainname\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit /etc/issue auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:874 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/issue[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit /etc/issue.net auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:875 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/issue\.net[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit /etc/hosts auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:876 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/hosts[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit /etc/sysconfig/network auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:877 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/sysconfig/network[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# First perform the remediation of the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S .* -k *"
	# Use escaped BRE regex to specify rule group
	GROUP="set\(host\|domain\)name"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S sethostname -S setdomainname -k audit_rules_networkconfig_modification"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done

# Then perform the remediations for the watch rules
# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/etc/issue" "wa" "audit_rules_networkconfig_modification"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/etc/issue" "wa" "audit_rules_networkconfig_modification"
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/etc/issue.net" "wa" "audit_rules_networkconfig_modification"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/etc/issue.net" "wa" "audit_rules_networkconfig_modification"
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/etc/hosts" "wa" "audit_rules_networkconfig_modification"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/etc/hosts" "wa" "audit_rules_networkconfig_modification"
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/etc/sysconfig/network" "wa" "audit_rules_networkconfig_modification"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/etc/sysconfig/network" "wa" "audit_rules_networkconfig_modification"
System Audit Logs Must Have Mode 0640 or Less Permissivexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_var_log_audit lowCCE-27004-1

System Audit Logs Must Have Mode 0640 or Less Permissive

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_var_log_audit
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27004-1

references:  AC-6, AU-1(b), AU-9, IR-5, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Change the mode of the audit log files with the following command:

$ sudo chmod 0640 audit_file

Rationale

If users can write to audit logs, audit trails can be modified or destroyed.

OVAL details

Items not found satisfying /var/log/audit files mode 0640:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1243 of type file_object
BehaviorsPathFilenameFilter
no value/var/log/audit^.*$oval:ssg:ste:1244
State oval:ssg:ste:1244 of type file_state
SuidSgidStickyUexecGwriteGexecOreadOwriteOexec
truetruetruetruetruetruetruetruetrue
System Audit Logs Must Be Owned By Rootxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_ownership_var_log_audit lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

System Audit Logs Must Be Owned By Root

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_ownership_var_log_audit
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-6, AU-1(b), AU-9, IR-5, 166, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To properly set the owner of /var/log, run the command:

$ sudo chown root /var/log

Rationale

Failure to give ownership of the audit log files to root allows the designated owner, and unauthorized users, potential access to sensitive information.

OVAL details

Items not found satisfying /var/log/audit files uid root gid root:

Object oval:ssg:obj:965 of type file_object
BehaviorsPathFilenameFilter
no value/var/log/audit^.*$oval:ssg:ste:1299

Items not found satisfying /var/log/audit directories uid root gid root:

Object oval:ssg:obj:964 of type file_object
BehaviorsPathFilenameFilter
no value/var/log/auditno valueoval:ssg:ste:1299
Record Events that Modify the System's Mandatory Access Controlsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_mac_modification lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Record Events that Modify the System's Mandatory Access Controls

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_mac_modification
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5

Description

If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-w /etc/selinux/ -p wa -k MAC-policy
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-w /etc/selinux/ -p wa -k MAC-policy

Rationale

The system's mandatory access policy (SELinux) should not be arbitrarily changed by anything other than administrator action. All changes to MAC policy should be audited.

OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit selinux changes augenrules:

Object oval:ssg:obj:960 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/selinux/[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:961 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit selinux changes auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:962 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/selinux/[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/etc/selinux/" "wa" "MAC-policy"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/etc/selinux/" "wa" "MAC-policy"
Record Attempts to Alter Process and Session Initiation Informationxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_session_events lowCCE-27301-1

Record Attempts to Alter Process and Session Initiation Information

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_session_events
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27301-1

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5

Description

The audit system already collects process information for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following lines to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d in order to watch for attempted manual edits of files involved in storing such process information:

-w /var/run/utmp -p wa -k session
-w /var/log/btmp -p wa -k session
-w /var/log/wtmp -p wa -k session
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following lines to /etc/audit/audit.rules file in order to watch for attempted manual edits of files involved in storing such process information:
-w /var/run/utmp -p wa -k session
-w /var/log/btmp -p wa -k session
-w /var/log/wtmp -p wa -k session

Rationale

Manual editing of these files may indicate nefarious activity, such as an attacker attempting to remove evidence of an intrusion.

OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules utmp:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1109 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w\s+/var/run/utmp\s+\-p\s+wa\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules btmp:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1110 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w\s+/var/log/btmp\s+\-p\s+wa\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules wtmp:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1111 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w\s+/var/log/wtmp\s+\-p\s+wa\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1112 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl utmp:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1113 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w\s+/var/run/utmp\s+\-p\s+wa\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl btmp:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1114 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w\s+/var/log/btmp\s+\-p\s+wa\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl wtmp:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1115 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w\s+/var/log/wtmp\s+\-p\s+wa\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation
# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/var/run/utmp" "wa" "session"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/var/run/utmp" "wa" "session"
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/var/log/btmp" "wa" "session"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/var/log/btmp" "wa" "session"
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/var/log/wtmp" "wa" "session"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/var/log/wtmp" "wa" "session"
Ensure auditd Collects Unauthorized Access Attempts to Files (unsuccessful)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_unsuccessful_file_modification lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure auditd Collects Unauthorized Access Attempts to Files (unsuccessful)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_unsuccessful_file_modification
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 126

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect unauthorized file accesses for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following lines to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S creat -S open -S openat -S open_by_handle_at -S truncate -S ftruncate -F exit=-EACCES -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k access
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S creat -S open -S openat -S open_by_handle_at -S truncate -S ftruncate -F exit=-EPERM -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k access
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following lines:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S creat -S open -S openat -S open_by_handle_at -S truncate -S ftruncate -F exit=-EACCES -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k access
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S creat -S open -S openat -S open_by_handle_at -S truncate -S ftruncate -F exit=-EPERM -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k access
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following lines to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S creat -S open -S openat -S open_by_handle_at -S truncate -S ftruncate -F exit=-EACCES -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k access
-a always,exit -F arch=b32 -S creat -S open -S openat -S open_by_handle_at -S truncate -S ftruncate -F exit=-EPERM -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k access
If the system is 64 bit then also add the following lines:
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S creat -S open -S openat -S open_by_handle_at -S truncate -S ftruncate -F exit=-EACCES -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k access
-a always,exit -F arch=b64 -S creat -S open -S openat -S open_by_handle_at -S truncate -S ftruncate -F exit=-EPERM -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k access

Rationale

Unsuccessful attempts to access files could be an indicator of malicious activity on a system. Auditing these events could serve as evidence of potential system compromise.

OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit file eaccess:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1066 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-a\s+always,exit\s+\-F\s+arch=b32\s+?\-S\s+creat\s+\-S\s+open\s+\-S\s+openat\s+\-S\s+open_by_handle_at\s+\-S\s+truncate\s+\-S\s+ftruncate\s+\-F\s+exit=\-EACCES\s+\-F\s+auid>=1000\s+\-F\s+auid!=4294967295\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 32-bit file eperm:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1067 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-a\s+always,exit\s+\-F\s+arch=b32\s+?\-S\s+creat\s+\-S\s+open\s+\-S\s+openat\s+\-S\s+open_by_handle_at\s+\-S\s+truncate\s+\-S\s+ftruncate\s+\-F\s+exit=\-EPERM\s+\-F\s+auid>=1000\s+\-F\s+auid!=4294967295\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit file eaccess:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1068 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-a\s+always,exit\s+\-F\s+arch=b64\s+?\-S\s+creat\s+\-S\s+open\s+\-S\s+openat\s+\-S\s+open_by_handle_at\s+\-S\s+truncate\s+\-S\s+ftruncate\s+\-F\s+exit=\-EACCES\s+\-F\s+auid>=1000\s+\-F\s+auid!=4294967295\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules 64-bit file eperm:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1069 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-a\s+always,exit\s+\-F\s+arch=b64\s+?\-S\s+creat\s+\-S\s+open\s+\-S\s+openat\s+\-S\s+open_by_handle_at\s+\-S\s+truncate\s+\-S\s+ftruncate\s+\-F\s+exit=\-EPERM\s+\-F\s+auid>=1000\s+\-F\s+auid!=4294967295\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1070 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit file eaccess:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1071 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-a\s+always,exit\s+\-F\s+arch=b32\s+?\-S\s+creat\s+\-S\s+open\s+\-S\s+openat\s+\-S\s+open_by_handle_at\s+\-S\s+truncate\s+\-S\s+ftruncate\s+\-F\s+exit=\-EACCES\s+\-F\s+auid>=1000\s+\-F\s+auid!=4294967295\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 32-bit file eperm:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1072 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-a\s+always,exit\s+\-F\s+arch=b32\s+?\-S\s+creat\s+\-S\s+open\s+\-S\s+openat\s+\-S\s+open_by_handle_at\s+\-S\s+truncate\s+\-S\s+ftruncate\s+\-F\s+exit=\-EPERM\s+\-F\s+auid>=1000\s+\-F\s+auid!=4294967295\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit file eaccess:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1073 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-a\s+always,exit\s+\-F\s+arch=b64\s+?\-S\s+creat\s+\-S\s+open\s+\-S\s+openat\s+\-S\s+open_by_handle_at\s+\-S\s+truncate\s+\-S\s+ftruncate\s+\-F\s+exit=\-EACCES\s+\-F\s+auid>=1000\s+\-F\s+auid!=4294967295\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl 64-bit file eperm:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1074 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-a\s+always,exit\s+\-F\s+arch=b64\s+?\-S\s+creat\s+\-S\s+open\s+\-S\s+openat\s+\-S\s+open_by_handle_at\s+\-S\s+truncate\s+\-S\s+ftruncate\s+\-F\s+exit=\-EPERM\s+\-F\s+auid>=1000\s+\-F\s+auid!=4294967295\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation of the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do

	# First fix the -EACCES requirement
	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S .* -F exit=-EACCES -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	# Use escaped BRE regex to specify rule group
	GROUP="\(creat\|open\|truncate\)"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S creat -S open -S openat -S open_by_handle_at -S truncate -S ftruncate -F exit=-EACCES -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k access"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"

	# Then fix the -EPERM requirement
	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S .* -F exit=-EPERM -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	# No need to change content of $GROUP variable - it's the same as for -EACCES case above
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S creat -S open -S openat -S open_by_handle_at -S truncate -S ftruncate -F exit=-EPERM -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k access"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"

done
Ensure auditd Collects Information on the Use of Privileged Commandsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_privileged_commands lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure auditd Collects Information on the Use of Privileged Commands

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_privileged_commands
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-2(4), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 40, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect the execution of privileged commands for all users and root. To find the relevant setuid / setgid programs, run the following command for each local partition PART:

$ sudo find PART -xdev -type f -perm -4000 -o -type f -perm -2000 2>/dev/null
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add a line of the following form to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d for each setuid / setgid program on the system, replacing the SETUID_PROG_PATH part with the full path of that setuid / setgid program in the list:
-a always,exit -F path=SETUID_PROG_PATH -F perm=x -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k privileged
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add a line of the following form to /etc/audit/audit.rules for each setuid / setgid program on the system, replacing the SETUID_PROG_PATH part with the full path of that setuid / setgid program in the list:
-a always,exit -F path=SETUID_PROG_PATH -F perm=x -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k privileged

Rationale

Privileged programs are subject to escalation-of-privilege attacks, which attempt to subvert their normal role of providing some necessary but limited capability. As such, motivation exists to monitor these programs for unusual activity.

OVAL details

Items not found violating audit augenrules:

Object oval:ssg:obj:895 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/augenrules.*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules suid sgid:

Object oval:ssg:obj:896 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstanceFilter
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^[\s]*(-a always,exit -F path=[^\n]+ -F perm=x -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k privileged)[\s]*$1oval:ssg:ste:1293
State oval:ssg:ste:897 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression

Items not found violating audit augenrules binaries count matches rules count:

Object oval:ssg:obj:898 of type variable_object
Var ref
oval:ssg:var:1292
State oval:ssg:ste:899 of type variable_state
Value

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:900 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl suid sgid:

Object oval:ssg:obj:901 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstanceFilter
/etc/audit/audit.rules^[\s]*(-a always,exit -F path=[^\n]+ -F perm=x -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k privileged)[\s]*$1oval:ssg:ste:1293
State oval:ssg:ste:897 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression

Items not found violating audit auditctl binaries count matches rules count:

Object oval:ssg:obj:898 of type variable_object
Var ref
oval:ssg:var:1292
State oval:ssg:ste:902 of type variable_state
Value
Ensure auditd Collects Information on Exporting to Media (successful)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_media_export lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure auditd Collects Information on Exporting to Media (successful)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_media_export
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 126, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect media exportation events for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d, setting ARCH to either b32 or b64 as appropriate for your system:

-a always,exit -F arch=ARCH -S mount -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k export
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file, setting ARCH to either b32 or b64 as appropriate for your system:
-a always,exit -F arch=ARCH -S mount -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k export

Rationale

The unauthorized exportation of data to external media could result in an information leak where classified information, Privacy Act information, and intellectual property could be lost. An audit trail should be created each time a filesystem is mounted to help identify and guard against information loss.

OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules mount:

Object oval:ssg:obj:855 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-a\s+always,exit\s+(\-F\s+arch=(b64|b32)\s+)?\-S\s+mount\s+\-F\s+auid>=1000\s+\-F\s+auid!=4294967295\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:856 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl mount:

Object oval:ssg:obj:857 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-a\s+always,exit\s+(\-F\s+arch=(b64|b32)\s+)?\-S\s+mount\s+\-F\s+auid>=1000\s+\-F\s+auid!=4294967295\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation of the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S .* -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	GROUP="mount"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S mount -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k export"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Ensure auditd Collects File Deletion Events by Userxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_file_deletion_events lowCCE-27206-2

Ensure auditd Collects File Deletion Events by User

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_file_deletion_events
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27206-2

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 172, 468

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect file deletion events for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d, setting ARCH to either b32 or b64 as appropriate for your system:

-a always,exit -F arch=ARCH -S rmdir -S unlink -S unlinkat -S rename -S renameat -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k delete
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file, setting ARCH to either b32 or b64 as appropriate for your system:
-a always,exit -F arch=ARCH -S rmdir -S unlink -S unlinkat -S rename -S renameat -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k delete

Rationale

Auditing file deletions will create an audit trail for files that are removed from the system. The audit trail could aid in system troubleshooting, as well as, detecting malicious processes that attempt to delete log files to conceal their presence.

OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules file delete:

Object oval:ssg:obj:809 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-a\s+always,exit\s+(\-F\s+arch=(b64|b32)\s+)?\-S\s+rmdir\s+\-S\s+unlink\s+\-S\s+unlinkat\s+\-S\s+rename\s+\-S\s+renameat\s+\-F\s+auid>=1000\s+\-F\s+auid!=4294967295\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:810 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl file delete:

Object oval:ssg:obj:811 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-a\s+always,exit\s+(\-F\s+arch=(b64|b32)\s+)?\-S\s+rmdir\s+\-S\s+unlink\s+\-S\s+unlinkat\s+\-S\s+rename\s+\-S\s+renameat\s+\-F\s+auid>=1000\s+\-F\s+auid!=4294967295\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b32" "b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S .* -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k *"
	# Use escaped BRE regex to specify rule group
	GROUP="\(rmdir\|unlink\|rename\)"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S rmdir -S unlink -S unlinkat -S rename -S renameat -F auid>=1000 -F auid!=4294967295 -k delete"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done
Ensure auditd Collects System Administrator Actionsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_sysadmin_actions lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure auditd Collects System Administrator Actions

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_sysadmin_actions
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-2(7)(b), AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 126, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

At a minimum the audit system should collect administrator actions for all users and root. If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d:

-w /etc/sudoers -p wa -k actions
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file:
-w /etc/sudoers -p wa -k actions

Rationale

The actions taken by system administrators should be audited to keep a record of what was executed on the system, as well as, for accountability purposes.

OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules sudoers:

Object oval:ssg:obj:928 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/sudoers[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:929 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl sudoers:

Object oval:ssg:obj:930 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w[\s]+/etc/sudoers[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([rx]*w[rx]*a[rx]*|[rx]*a[rx]*w[rx]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/etc/sudoers" "wa" "actions"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/etc/sudoers" "wa" "actions"
Ensure auditd Collects Information on Kernel Module Loading and Unloadingxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_kernel_module_loading lowCCE-27129-6

Ensure auditd Collects Information on Kernel Module Loading and Unloading

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_kernel_module_loading
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27129-6

references:  AC-17(7), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 172, 477

Description

If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following lines to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d to capture kernel module loading and unloading events, setting ARCH to either b32 or b64 as appropriate for your system:

-w /usr/sbin/insmod -p x -k modules
-w /usr/sbin/rmmod -p x -k modules
-w /usr/sbin/modprobe -p x -k modules
-a always,exit -F arch=ARCH -S init_module -S delete_module -k modules
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following lines to /etc/audit/audit.rules file in order to capture kernel module loading and unloading events, setting ARCH to either b32 or b64 as appropriate for your system:
-w /usr/sbin/insmod -p x -k modules
-w /usr/sbin/rmmod -p x -k modules
-w /usr/sbin/modprobe -p x -k modules
-a always,exit -F arch=ARCH -S init_module -S delete_module -k modules

Rationale

The addition/removal of kernel modules can be used to alter the behavior of the kernel and potentially introduce malicious code into kernel space. It is important to have an audit trail of modules that have been introduced into the kernel.

OVAL details

Items found violating audit augenrules:

PathContent
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.serviceExecStartPost=-/sbin/augenrules --load

Items not found violating audit augenrules insmod:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1181 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w[\s]+/usr/sbin/insmod[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([raw]*x[raw]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules rmmod:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1182 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w[\s]+/usr/sbin/rmmod[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([raw]*x[raw]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules modprobe:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1183 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-w\s+/usr/sbin/modprobe[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([raw]*x[raw]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules module syscalls:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1184 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-a\s+always,exit\s+(\-F\s+arch=(b64|b32)\s+)?\-S\s+init_module\s+\-S\s+delete_module\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1185 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl insmod:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1186 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w[\s]+/usr/sbin/insmod[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([raw]*x[raw]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl rmmod:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1187 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w[\s]+/usr/sbin/rmmod[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([raw]*x[raw]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl modprobe:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1188 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-w\s+/usr/sbin/modprobe[\s]+\-p[\s]+\b([raw]*x[raw]*)\b[\s]+\-k[\s]+[-\w]+[\s]*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl module syscalls:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1189 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-a\s+always,exit\s+(\-F\s+arch=(b64|b32)\s+)?\-S\s+init_module\s+\-S\s+delete_module\s+\-k\s+[-\w]+\s*$1
Remediation script:

# Include source function library.
. /usr/share/scap-security-guide/remediation_functions

# First perform the remediation of the syscall rule
# Retrieve hardware architecture of the underlying system
# Note: 32-bit kernel modules can't be loaded / unloaded on 64-bit kernel =>
#       it's not required on a 64-bit system to check also for the presence
#       of 32-bit's equivalent of the corresponding rule. Therefore for
#       each system it's enought to check presence of system's native rule form.
[ $(getconf LONG_BIT) = "32" ] && RULE_ARCHS=("b32") || RULE_ARCHS=("b64")

for ARCH in "${RULE_ARCHS[@]}"
do
	PATTERN="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S .* -k *"
	# Use escaped BRE regex to specify rule group
	GROUP="\(init\|delete\)_module"
	FULL_RULE="-a always,exit -F arch=$ARCH -S init_module -S delete_module -k modules"
	# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "auditctl" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
	fix_audit_syscall_rule "augenrules" "$PATTERN" "$GROUP" "$ARCH" "$FULL_RULE"
done

# Then perform the remediations for the watch rules
# Perform the remediation for both possible tools: 'auditctl' and 'augenrules'
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/usr/sbin/insmod" "x" "modules"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/usr/sbin/insmod" "x" "modules"
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/usr/sbin/rmmod" "x" "modules"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/usr/sbin/rmmod" "x" "modules"
fix_audit_watch_rule "auditctl" "/usr/sbin/modprobe" "x" "modules"
fix_audit_watch_rule "augenrules" "/usr/sbin/modprobe" "x" "modules"
Make the auditd Configuration Immutablexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_immutable lowCCE-27097-5

Make the auditd Configuration Immutable

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_audit_rules_immutable
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27097-5

references:  AC-6, AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), IR-5

Description

If the auditd daemon is configured to use the augenrules program to read audit rules during daemon startup (the default), add the following line to a file with suffix .rules in the directory /etc/audit/rules.d in order to make the auditd configuration immutable:

-e 2
If the auditd daemon is configured to use the auditctl utility to read audit rules during daemon startup, add the following line to /etc/audit/audit.rules file in order to make the auditd configuration immutable:
-e 2
With this setting, a reboot will be required to change any audit rules.

Rationale

Making the audit configuration immutable prevents accidental as well as malicious modification of the audit rules, although it may be problematic if legitimate changes are needed during system operation

OVAL details

Items not found violating audit augenrules:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1268 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/augenrules.*$1

Items not found violating audit augenrules configuration locked:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1269 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/rules\.d/.*\.rules^\-e\s+2\s*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1270 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/usr/lib/systemd/system/auditd.service^ExecStartPost=\-\/sbin\/auditctl.*$1

Items not found violating audit auditctl configuration locked:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1271 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/audit/audit.rules^\-e\s+2\s*$1
Enable auditd Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_auditd_enabled mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable auditd Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_auditd_enabled
Result
pass
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(1), AU-1(b), AU-10, AU-12(a), AU-12(c), IR-5, 347, 157, 172, 880, 1353, 1462, 1487, 1115, 1454, 067, 158, 831, 1190, 1312, 1263, 130, 120, 1589, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The auditd service is an essential userspace component of the Linux Auditing System, as it is responsible for writing audit records to disk. The auditd service can be enabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl enable auditd

Rationale

Ensuring the auditd service is active ensures audit records generated by the kernel can be written to disk, or that appropriate actions will be taken if other obstacles exist.

OVAL details

Items found satisfying systemd test:

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multi-user.targetbasic.targetsysinit.targetsystemd-random-seed.servicesystemd-sysctl.serviceswap.targetdev-mapper-VolGroup00\x2dLogVol01.swapsystemd-tmpfiles-setup-dev.serviceproc-sys-fs-binfmt_misc.automountsystemd-hwdb-update.servicesystemd-firstboot.servicecryptsetup.targetsystemd-vconsole-setup.servicesystemd-udev-trigger.servicelvm2-lvmpolld.socketsystemd-modules-load.servicesystemd-binfmt.servicesys-fs-fuse-connections.mountsystemd-journal-catalog-update.servicedev-mqueue.mountsystemd-udevd.servicelvm2-lvmetad.socketsystemd-journald.servicedev-hugepages.mountsystemd-ask-password-console.pathldconfig.servicelocal-fs.targetboot.mount-.mountsystemd-fsck-root.servicesystemd-remount-fs.servicerhel-import-state.servicerhel-readonly.servicesystemd-journal-flush.servicesys-kernel-config.mountlvm2-monitor.servicesystemd-machine-id-commit.serviceplymouth-read-write.servicesystemd-update-done.serviceplymouth-start.servicesys-kernel-debug.mountsystemd-tmpfiles-setup.servicekmod-static-nodes.servicesystemd-update-utmp.servicerhel-autorelabel.servicesockets.targetavahi-daemon.socketsystemd-journald.socketsystemd-shutdownd.socketsystemd-udevd-kernel.socketrpcbind.socketdbus.socketsystemd-udevd-control.socketlvm2-lvmetad.socketdm-event.socketsystemd-initctl.socketrhel-loadmodules.servicetimers.targetsystemd-tmpfiles-clean.timerslices.targetsystem.slice-.slicemicrocode.servicerhel-autorelabel-mark.servicerhel-configure.servicepaths.targetrhel-dmesg.servicenetwork.serviceremote-fs.targetnfs-client.targetauth-rpcgss-module.servicerpc-statd-notify.serviceremote-fs-pre.targetModemManager.servicesshd.servicecrond.serviceplymouth-quit.servicesystemd-logind.servicerc-local.servicesystemd-update-utmp-runlevel.servicetuned.servicebrandbot.pathsystemd-readahead-collect.servicenfs-client.targetauth-rpcgss-module.servicerpc-statd-notify.serviceremote-fs-pre.targetnfs.targetirqbalance.serviceauditd.serviceplymouth-quit-wait.servicemdmonitor.servicerhsmcertd.servicedbus.servicesystemd-readahead-replay.servicegetty.targetgetty@tty1.serviceserial-getty@ttyS0.servicerpcbind.serviceNetworkManager.servicesystemd-user-sessions.serviceavahi-daemon.servicersyslog.servicepostfix.servicesystemd-ask-password-wall.pathrhnsd.service
Enable Auditing for Processes Which Start Prior to the Audit Daemonxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_bootloader_audit_argument mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable Auditing for Processes Which Start Prior to the Audit Daemon

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_bootloader_audit_argument
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(1), AU-14(1), AU-1(b), AU-2(a), AU-2(c), AU-2(d), AU-10, IR-5, 1464, 130

Description

To ensure all processes can be audited, even those which start prior to the audit daemon, add the argument audit=1 to the default GRUB 2 command line for the Linux operating system in /etc/default/grub, in the manner below:

GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX="crashkernel=auto rd.lvm.lv=VolGroup/LogVol06 rd.lvm.lv=VolGroup/lv_swap rhgb quiet rd.shell=0 audit=1"

Rationale

Each process on the system carries an "auditable" flag which indicates whether its activities can be audited. Although auditd takes care of enabling this for all processes which launch after it does, adding the kernel argument ensures it is set for every process during boot.

Warnings
warning  The GRUB 2 configuration file, grub.cfg, is automatically updated each time a new kernel is installed. Note that any changes to /etc/default/grub require rebuilding the grub.cfg file. To update the GRUB 2 configuration file manually, use the
grub2-mkconfig -o
command as follows:
  • On BIOS-based machines, issue the following command as root:
    ~]# grub2-mkconfig -o /boot/grub2/grub.cfg
  • On UEFI-based machines, issue the following command as root:
    ~]# grub2-mkconfig -o /boot/efi/EFI/redhat/grub.cfg
OVAL details

Items found violating check for audit=1 in /etc/default/grub:

PathContent
/etc/default/grubGRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX="console=tty0 vconsole.keymap=us console=ttyS0,115200 rd.lvm.lv=VolGroup00/LogVol01 rd.lvm.lv=VolGroup00/LogVol00 crashkernel=auto vconsole.font=latarcyrheb-sun16 rhgb quiet net.ifnames=0"
Remediation script:

# Correct the form of default kernel command line in /etc/default/grub
grep -q ^GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX=\".*audit=0.*\" /etc/default/grub && \
  sed -i "s/audit=[^[:space:]\+]/audit=1/g" /etc/default/grub
if ! [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
  sed -i "s/\(GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX=\)\"\(.*\)\"/\1\"\2 audit=1\"/" /etc/default/grub
fi

# Correct the form of kernel command line for each installed kernel
# in the bootloader
/sbin/grubby --update-kernel=ALL --args="audit=1"
Disable xinetd Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_xinetd mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable xinetd Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_xinetd
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, 305, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

The xinetd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable xinetd

Rationale

The xinetd service provides a dedicated listener service for some programs, which is no longer necessary for commonly-used network services. Disabling it ensures that these uncommon services are not running, and also prevents attacks against xinetd itself.

Uninstall xinetd Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_xinetd lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Uninstall xinetd Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_xinetd
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, 305, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

The xinetd package can be uninstalled with the following command:

$ sudo yum erase xinetd

Rationale

Removing the xinetd package decreases the risk of the xinetd service's accidental (or intentional) activation.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package xinetd is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1053 of type rpminfo_object
Name
xinetd
Disable telnet Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_telnetd_disabled highCCE-27158-5

Disable telnet Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_telnetd_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27158-5

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, IA-5(1)(c), http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20140922 by JL

Description

The telnet service configuration file /etc/xinetd.d/telnet is not created automatically. If it was created manually, check the /etc/xinetd.d/telnet file and ensure that disable = no is changed to read disable = yes as follows below:

# description: The telnet server serves telnet sessions; it uses \\
#       unencrypted username/password pairs for authentication.
service telnet
{
        flags           = REUSE
        socket_type     = stream

        wait            = no
        user            = root
        server          = /usr/sbin/in.telnetd
        log_on_failure  += USERID
        disable         = yes
}
Then the activation of the telnet service on system boot can be disabled via the following command:
# systemctl disable telnet.socket

Rationale

The telnet protocol uses unencrypted network communication, which means that data from the login session, including passwords and all other information transmitted during the session, can be stolen by eavesdroppers on the network. The telnet protocol is also subject to man-in-the-middle attacks.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Disable Telnet Service:

Object oval:ssg:obj:893 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/xinetd.d/telnet^\s*disable\s+=\s+no\s*$1
Uninstall telnet-server Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_telnet_server highCCE-27165-0

Uninstall telnet-server Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_telnet_server
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27165-0

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

The telnet-server package can be uninstalled with the following command:

$ sudo yum erase telnet-server

Rationale

Removing the telnet-server package decreases the risk of the telnet service's accidental (or intentional) activation.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package telnet-server is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:889 of type rpminfo_object
Name
telnet-server
Remove telnet Clientsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_telnet_removed lowCCE-27039-7

Remove telnet Clients

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_telnet_removed
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27039-7

Description

The telnet client allows users to start connections to other systems via the telnet protocol.

Rationale

The telnet protocol is insecure and unencrypted. The use of an unencrypted transmission medium could allow an unauthorized user to steal credentials. The ssh package provides an encrypted session and stronger security and is included in Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package telnet is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1223 of type rpminfo_object
Name
telnet
Uninstall rsh-server Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_rsh-server_removed highCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Uninstall rsh-server Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_rsh-server_removed
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, 305, 381, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

The rsh-server package can be uninstalled with the following command:

$ sudo yum erase rsh-server

Rationale

The rsh-server package provides several obsolete and insecure network services. Removing it decreases the risk of those services' accidental (or intentional) activation.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package rsh-server is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1000 of type rpminfo_object
Name
rsh-server
Disable rexec Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rexec_disabled highCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable rexec Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rexec_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, 68, 1436, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

The rexec service, which is available with the rsh-server package and runs as a service through xinetd, should be disabled. The rexec service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable rexec

Rationale

The rexec service uses unencrypted network communications, which means that data from the login session, including passwords and all other information transmitted during the session, can be stolen by eavesdroppers on the network.

Disable rsh Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rsh_disabled highCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable rsh Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rsh_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, IA-5(1)(c), 68, 1436, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

The rsh service, which is available with the rsh-server package and runs as a service through xinetd, should be disabled. The rsh service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable rsh

Rationale

The rsh service uses unencrypted network communications, which means that data from the login session, including passwords and all other information transmitted during the session, can be stolen by eavesdroppers on the network.

Uninstal rsh Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_rsh_removed lowCCE-

Uninstal rsh Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_rsh_removed
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-

references:  Test attestation on 20140530 by JL

Description

The rsh package contains the client commands for the rsh services

Rationale

These legacy clients contain numerous security exposures and have been replaced with the more secure SSH package. Even if the server is removed, it is best to ensure the clients are also removed to prevent users from inadvertently attempting to use these commands and therefore exposing their credentials. Note that removing the rsh package removes the clients for rsh,rcp, and rlogin.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package rsh is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1138 of type rpminfo_object
Name
rsh
Disable rlogin Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rlogin_disabled highCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable rlogin Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rlogin_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, IA-5(1)(c), 1436, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

The rlogin service, which is available with the rsh-server package and runs as a service through xinetd, should be disabled. The rlogin service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable rlogin

Rationale

The rlogin service uses unencrypted network communications, which means that data from the login session, including passwords and all other information transmitted during the session, can be stolen by eavesdroppers on the network.

Remove Rsh Trust Filesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_rsh_trust_files highCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Remove Rsh Trust Files

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_rsh_trust_files
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, 1436, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

The files /etc/hosts.equiv and ~/.rhosts (in each user's home directory) list remote hosts and users that are trusted by the local system when using the rshd daemon. To remove these files, run the following command to delete them from any location:

$ sudo rm /etc/hosts.equiv
$ rm ~/.rhosts

Rationale

Trust files are convenient, but when used in conjunction with the R-services, they can allow unauthenticated access to a system.

Uninstall ypserv Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_ypserv mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Uninstall ypserv Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_ypserv
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, 305, 381, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

The ypserv package can be uninstalled with the following command:

$ sudo yum erase ypserv

Rationale

Removing the ypserv package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of NIS or NIS+ services.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package ypserv is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:933 of type rpminfo_object
Name
ypserv
Disable ypbind Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_ypbind mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable ypbind Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_ypbind
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, 305, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

The ypbind service, which allows the system to act as a client in a NIS or NIS+ domain, should be disabled. The ypbind service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable ypbind

Rationale

Disabling the ypbind service ensures the system is not acting as a client in a NIS or NIS+ domain.

Remove NIS Clientxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_ypbind_removed lowCCE-

Remove NIS Client

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_ypbind_removed
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-

Description

The Network Information Service (NIS), formerly known as Yellow Pages, is a client-server directory service protocol used to distribute system configuration files. The NIS client (ypbind) was used to bind a machine to an NIS server and receive the distributed configuration files.

Rationale

The NIS service is inherently an insecure system that has been vulnerable to DOS attacks, buffer overflows and has poor authentication for querying NIS maps. NIS generally has been replaced by such protocols as Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). It is recommended that the service be removed.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package ypbind is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:861 of type rpminfo_object
Name
ypbind
Disable tftp Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_tftp_disabled mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable tftp Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_tftp_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, 1436, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

The tftp service should be disabled. The tftp service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable tftp

Rationale

Disabling the tftp service ensures the system is not acting as a TFTP server, which does not provide encryption or authentication.

Uninstall tftp-server Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_tftp-server mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Uninstall tftp-server Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_tftp-server
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, 305, Test attestation on 20121026 by DS

Description

The tftp-server package can be removed with the following command:

$ sudo yum erase tftp-server

Rationale

Removing the tftp-server package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of tftp services.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package tftp-server is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1029 of type rpminfo_object
Name
tftp-server
Remove tftpxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_tftp_removed lowCCE-

Remove tftp

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_tftp_removed
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-

Description

Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) is a simple file transfer protocol, typically used to automatically transfer configuration or boot files between machines. TFTP does not support authentication and can be easily hacked. The package tftp is a client program that allows for connections to a tftp server.

Rationale

It is recommended that TFTP be remvoed, unless there is a specific need for TFTP (such as a boot server). In that case, use extreme caution when configuring the services.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package tftp is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:775 of type rpminfo_object
Name
tftp
Ensure tftp Daemon Uses Secure Modexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_tftpd_uses_secure_mode highCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure tftp Daemon Uses Secure Mode

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_tftpd_uses_secure_mode
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, 366

Description

If running the tftp service is necessary, it should be configured to change its root directory at startup. To do so, ensure /etc/xinetd.d/tftp includes -s as a command line argument, as shown in the following example (which is also the default):

server_args = -s /var/lib/tftpboot

Rationale

Using the -s option causes the TFTP service to only serve files from the given directory. Serving files from an intentionally-specified directory reduces the risk of sharing files which should remain private.

Uninstall talk-server Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_talk-server mediumCCE-

Uninstall talk-server Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_talk-server
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-

references:  Test attestation on 20140625 by JL

Description

The talk-server package can be removed with the following command:

$ sudo yum erase talk-server

Rationale

The talk software presents a security risk as it uses unencrypted protocols for communications. Removing the talk-server package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of talk services.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package talk-server is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1095 of type rpminfo_object
Name
talk-server
Uninstall talk Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_talk_removed lowCCE-

Uninstall talk Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_talk_removed
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-

references:  Test attestation on 20140625 by JL

Description

The talk package contains the client program for the Internet talk protocol, which allows the user to chat with other users on different systems. Talk is a communication program which copies lines from one terminal to the terminal of another user.

Rationale

The talk software presents a security risk as it uses unencrypted protocols for communications. Removing the talk package decreases the risk of the accidental (or intentional) activation of talk client program.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package talk is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1247 of type rpminfo_object
Name
talk
Disable Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (abrtd)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_abrtd_disabled lowCCE-26872-2

Disable Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (abrtd)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_abrtd_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26872-2

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20140921 by JL

Description

The Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (abrtd) daemon collects and reports crash data when an application crash is detected. Using a variety of plugins, abrtd can email crash reports to system administrators, log crash reports to files, or forward crash reports to a centralized issue tracking system such as RHTSupport. The abrtd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable abrtd

Rationale

Mishandling crash data could expose sensitive information about vulnerabilities in software executing on the local machine, as well as sensitive information from within a process's address space or registers.

OVAL details

Items not found violating systemd test:

Object oval:ssg:obj:838 of type systemdunitdependency_object
Unit
multi-user.target
State oval:ssg:ste:839 of type systemdunitdependency_state
Dependency
abrtd.service
Disable Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (acpid)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_acpid_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (acpid)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_acpid_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Daemon (acpid) dispatches ACPI events (such as power/reset button depressed) to userspace programs. The acpid service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable acpid

Rationale

ACPI support is highly desirable for systems in some network roles, such as laptops or desktops. For other systems, such as servers, it may permit accidental or trivially achievable denial of service situations and disabling it is appropriate.

Disable Certmonger Service (certmonger)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_certmonger_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Certmonger Service (certmonger)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_certmonger_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

Certmonger is a D-Bus based service that attempts to simplify interaction with certifying authorities on networks which use public-key infrastructure. It is often combined with Red Hat's IPA (Identity Policy Audit) security information management solution to aid in the management of certificates. The certmonger service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable certmonger

Rationale

The services provided by certmonger may be essential for systems fulfilling some roles a PKI infrastructure, but its functionality is not necessary for many other use cases.

Disable Control Group Config (cgconfig)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_cgconfig_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Control Group Config (cgconfig)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_cgconfig_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

Control groups allow an administrator to allocate system resources (such as CPU, memory, network bandwidth, etc) among a defined group (or groups) of processes executing on a system. The cgconfig daemon starts at boot and establishes the predefined control groups. The cgconfig service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable cgconfig

Rationale

Unless control groups are used to manage system resources, running the cgconfig service is not necessary.

Disable Control Group Rules Engine (cgred)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_cgred_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Control Group Rules Engine (cgred)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_cgred_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

The cgred service moves tasks into control groups according to parameters set in the /etc/cgrules.conf configuration file. The cgred service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable cgred

Rationale

Unless control groups are used to manage system resources, running the cgred service service is not necessary.

Enable IRQ Balance (irqbalance)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_irqbalance_enabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable IRQ Balance (irqbalance)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_irqbalance_enabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

The irqbalance service optimizes the balance between power savings and performance through distribution of hardware interrupts across multiple processors. The irqbalance service can be enabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl enable irqbalance

Rationale

In an environment with multiple processors (now common), the irqbalance service provides potential speedups for handling interrupt requests.

Disable KDump Kernel Crash Analyzer (kdump)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_kdump_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable KDump Kernel Crash Analyzer (kdump)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_kdump_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7

Description

The kdump service provides a kernel crash dump analyzer. It uses the kexec system call to boot a secondary kernel ("capture" kernel) following a system crash, which can load information from the crashed kernel for analysis. The kdump service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable kdump

Rationale

Unless the system is used for kernel development or testing, there is little need to run the kdump service.

Disable Software RAID Monitor (mdmonitor)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_mdmonitor_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Software RAID Monitor (mdmonitor)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_mdmonitor_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

The mdmonitor service is used for monitoring a software RAID array; hardware RAID setups do not use this service. The mdmonitor service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable mdmonitor

Rationale

If software RAID monitoring is not required, there is no need to run this service.

Disable D-Bus IPC Service (messagebus)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_messagebus_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable D-Bus IPC Service (messagebus)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_messagebus_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

D-Bus provides an IPC mechanism used by a growing list of programs, such as those used for Gnome, Bluetooth, and Avahi. Due to these dependencies, disabling D-Bus may not be practical for many systems. The messagebus service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable messagebus

Rationale

If no services which require D-Bus are needed, then it can be disabled. As a broker for IPC between processes of different privilege levels, it could be a target for attack. However, disabling D-Bus is likely to be impractical for any system which needs to provide a graphical login session.

Disable Network Console (netconsole)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_netconsole_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Network Console (netconsole)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_netconsole_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, 381

Description

The netconsole service is responsible for loading the netconsole kernel module, which logs kernel printk messages over UDP to a syslog server. This allows debugging of problems where disk logging fails and serial consoles are impractical. The netconsole service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable netconsole

Rationale

The netconsole service is not necessary unless there is a need to debug kernel panics, which is not common.

Disable ntpdate Service (ntpdate)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_ntpdate_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable ntpdate Service (ntpdate)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_ntpdate_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, 382, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The ntpdate service sets the local hardware clock by polling NTP servers when the system boots. It synchronizes to the NTP servers listed in /etc/ntp/step-tickers or /etc/ntp.conf and then sets the local hardware clock to the newly synchronized system time. The ntpdate service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable ntpdate

Rationale

The ntpdate service may only be suitable for systems which are rebooted frequently enough that clock drift does not cause problems between reboots. In any event, the functionality of the ntpdate service is now available in the ntpd program and should be considered deprecated.

OVAL details

Items not found violating systemd test:

Object oval:ssg:obj:931 of type systemdunitdependency_object
Unit
multi-user.target
State oval:ssg:ste:932 of type systemdunitdependency_state
Dependency
ntpdate.service
Disable Odd Job Daemon (oddjobd)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_oddjobd_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Odd Job Daemon (oddjobd)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_oddjobd_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 381, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The oddjobd service exists to provide an interface and access control mechanism through which specified privileged tasks can run tasks for unprivileged client applications. Communication with oddjobd through the system message bus. The oddjobd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable oddjobd

Rationale

The oddjobd service may provide necessary functionality in some environments, and can be disabled if it is not needed. Execution of tasks by privileged programs, on behalf of unprivileged ones, has traditionally been a source of privilege escalation security issues.

OVAL details

Items not found violating systemd test:

Object oval:ssg:obj:881 of type systemdunitdependency_object
Unit
multi-user.target
State oval:ssg:ste:882 of type systemdunitdependency_state
Dependency
oddjobd.service
Disable Portreserve (portreserve)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_portreserve_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Portreserve (portreserve)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_portreserve_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The portreserve service is a TCP port reservation utility that can be used to prevent portmap from binding to well known TCP ports that are required for other services. The portreserve service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable portreserve

Rationale

The portreserve service provides helpful functionality by preventing conflicting usage of ports in the reserved port range, but it can be disabled if not needed.

Enable Process Accounting (psacct)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_psacct_enabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable Process Accounting (psacct)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_psacct_enabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-12, CM-7, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The process accounting service, psacct, works with programs including acct and ac to allow system administrators to view user activity, such as commands issued by users of the system. The psacct service can be enabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl enable psacct

Rationale

The psacct service can provide administrators a convenient view into some user activities. However, it should be noted that the auditing system and its audit records provide more authoritative and comprehensive records.

Disable Apache Qpid (qpidd)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_qpidd_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Apache Qpid (qpidd)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_qpidd_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, 382

Description

The qpidd service provides high speed, secure, guaranteed delivery services. It is an implementation of the Advanced Message Queuing Protocol. By default the qpidd service will bind to port 5672 and listen for connection attempts. The qpidd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable qpidd

Rationale

The qpidd service is automatically installed when the "base" package selection is selected during installation. The qpidd service listens for network connections, which increases the attack surface of the system. If the system is not intended to receive AMQP traffic, then the qpidd service is not needed and should be disabled or removed.

OVAL details

Items not found violating systemd test:

Object oval:ssg:obj:829 of type systemdunitdependency_object
Unit
multi-user.target
State oval:ssg:ste:830 of type systemdunitdependency_state
Dependency
qpidd.service
Disable Quota Netlink (quota_nld)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_quota_nld_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Quota Netlink (quota_nld)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_quota_nld_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The quota_nld service provides notifications to users of disk space quota violations. It listens to the kernel via a netlink socket for disk quota violations and notifies the appropriate user of the violation using D-Bus or by sending a message to the terminal that the user has last accessed. The quota_nld service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable quota_nld

Rationale

If disk quotas are enforced on the local system, then the quota_nld service likely provides useful functionality and should remain enabled. However, if disk quotas are not used or user notification of disk quota violation is not desired then there is no need to run this service.

Disable Network Router Discovery Daemon (rdisc)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rdisc_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Network Router Discovery Daemon (rdisc)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rdisc_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), AC-4, CM-7, 382, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The rdisc service implements the client side of the ICMP Internet Router Discovery Protocol (IRDP), which allows discovery of routers on the local subnet. If a router is discovered then the local routing table is updated with a corresponding default route. By default this daemon is disabled. The rdisc service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable rdisc

Rationale

General-purpose systems typically have their network and routing information configured statically by a system administrator. Workstations or some special-purpose systems often use DHCP (instead of IRDP) to retrieve dynamic network configuration information.

OVAL details

Items not found violating systemd test:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1264 of type systemdunitdependency_object
Unit
multi-user.target
State oval:ssg:ste:1265 of type systemdunitdependency_state
Dependency
rdisc.service
Disable Red Hat Network Service (rhnsd)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rhnsd_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Red Hat Network Service (rhnsd)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rhnsd_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, 382, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The Red Hat Network service automatically queries Red Hat Network servers to determine whether there are any actions that should be executed, such as package updates. This only occurs if the system was registered to an RHN server or satellite and managed as such. The rhnsd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable rhnsd

Rationale

Although systems management and patching is extremely important to system security, management by a system outside the enterprise enclave is not desirable for some environments. However, if the system is being managed by RHN or RHN Satellite Server the rhnsd daemon can remain on.

Disable Red Hat Subscription Manager Daemon (rhsmcertd)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rhsmcertd_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Red Hat Subscription Manager Daemon (rhsmcertd)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rhsmcertd_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The Red Hat Subscription Manager (rhsmcertd) periodically checks for changes in the entitlement certificates for a registered system and updates it accordingly. The rhsmcertd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable rhsmcertd

Rationale

The rhsmcertd service can provide administrators with some additional control over which of their systems are entitled to particular subscriptions. However, for systems that are managed locally or which are not expected to require remote changes to their subscription status, it is unnecessary and can be disabled.

Disable Cyrus SASL Authentication Daemon (saslauthd)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_saslauthd_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Cyrus SASL Authentication Daemon (saslauthd)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_saslauthd_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-17(8), CM-7, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The saslauthd service handles plaintext authentication requests on behalf of the SASL library. The service isolates all code requiring superuser privileges for SASL authentication into a single process, and can also be used to provide proxy authentication services to clients that do not understand SASL based authentication. The saslauthd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable saslauthd

Rationale

The saslauthd service provides essential functionality for performing authentication in some directory environments, such as those which use Kerberos and LDAP. For others, however, in which only local files may be consulted, it is not necessary and should be disabled.

Disable SMART Disk Monitoring Service (smartd)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_smartd_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable SMART Disk Monitoring Service (smartd)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_smartd_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) is a feature of hard drives that allows them to detect symptoms of disk failure and relay an appropriate warning. The smartd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable smartd

Rationale

SMART can help protect against denial of service due to failing hardware. Nevertheless, if it is not needed or the system's drives are not SMART-capable (such as solid state drives), it can be disabled.

Disable System Statistics Reset Service (sysstat)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_sysstat_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable System Statistics Reset Service (sysstat)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_sysstat_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The sysstat service resets various I/O and CPU performance statistics to zero in order to begin counting from a fresh state at boot time. The sysstat service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable sysstat

Rationale

By default the sysstat service merely runs a program at boot to reset the statistics, which can be retrieved using programs such as sar and sadc. These may provide useful insight into system operation, but unless used this service can be disabled.

Enable cron Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_crond_enabled mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable cron Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_crond_enabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The crond service is used to execute commands at preconfigured times. It is required by almost all systems to perform necessary maintenance tasks, such as notifying root of system activity. The crond service can be enabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl enable crond

Rationale

Due to its usage for maintenance and security-supporting tasks, enabling the cron daemon is essential.

Disable anacron Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_anacron lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable anacron Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_anacron
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

The cronie-anacron package, which provides anacron functionality, is installed by default. The cronie-anacron package can be removed with the following command:

$ sudo yum erase cronie-anacron

Rationale

The anacron service provides cron functionality for systems such as laptops and workstations that may be shut down during the normal times that cron jobs are scheduled to run. On systems which do not require this additional functionality, anacron could needlessly increase the possible attack surface for an intruder.

Disable At Service (atd)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_atd_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable At Service (atd)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_atd_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 381

Description

The at and batch commands can be used to schedule tasks that are meant to be executed only once. This allows delayed execution in a manner similar to cron, except that it is not recurring. The daemon atd keeps track of tasks scheduled via at and batch, and executes them at the specified time. The atd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable atd

Rationale

The atd service could be used by an unsophisticated insider to carry out activities outside of a normal login session, which could complicate accountability. Furthermore, the need to schedule tasks with at or batch is not common.

OVAL details

Items not found violating systemd test:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1090 of type systemdunitdependency_object
Unit
multi-user.target
State oval:ssg:ste:1091 of type systemdunitdependency_state
Dependency
atd.service
Allow Only SSH Protocol 2xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_allow_only_protocol2 highCCE-27038-9

Allow Only SSH Protocol 2

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_allow_only_protocol2
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27038-9

references:  AC-17(7), IA-5(1)(c), http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Only SSH protocol version 2 connections should be permitted. The default setting in /etc/ssh/sshd_config is correct, and can be verified by ensuring that the following line appears:

Protocol 2

Rationale

SSH protocol version 1 suffers from design flaws that result in security vulnerabilities and should not be used.

OVAL details

Items not found violating sshd uses protocol 2:

Object oval:ssg:obj:833 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/ssh/sshd_config^[\s]*(?i)Protocol[\s]+2[\s]*(?:|(?:#.*))?$1
Limit Users' SSH Accessxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_limit_user_access lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Limit Users' SSH Access

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_limit_user_access
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-3

Description

By default, the SSH configuration allows any user with an account to access the system. In order to specify the users that are allowed to login via SSH and deny all other users, add or correct the following line in the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file:

DenyUsers USER1 USER2
Where USER1 and USER2 are valid user names.

Rationale

Specifying which accounts are allowed SSH access into the system reduces the possibility of unauthorized access to the system.

Set SSH Idle Timeout Intervalxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_set_idle_timeout lowCCE-26611-4

Set SSH Idle Timeout Interval

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_set_idle_timeout
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26611-4

references:  AC-2(5), SA-8, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

SSH allows administrators to set an idle timeout interval. After this interval has passed, the idle user will be automatically logged out.

To set an idle timeout interval, edit the following line in /etc/ssh/sshd_config as follows:

ClientAliveInterval interval
The timeout interval is given in seconds. To have a timeout of 15 minutes, set interval to 900.

If a shorter timeout has already been set for the login shell, that value will preempt any SSH setting made here. Keep in mind that some processes may stop SSH from correctly detecting that the user is idle.

Rationale

Causing idle users to be automatically logged out guards against compromises one system leading trivially to compromises on another.

OVAL details

Items not found violating timeout is configured:

Object oval:ssg:obj:890 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/ssh/sshd_config^[\s]*(?i)ClientAliveInterval[\s]+(\d+)[\s]*(?:|(?:#.*))?$1
State oval:ssg:ste:891 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
900
Remediation script:
sshd_idle_timeout_value="900"
grep -qi ^ClientAliveInterval /etc/ssh/sshd_config && \
  sed -i "s/ClientAliveInterval.*/ClientAliveInterval $sshd_idle_timeout_value/gI" /etc/ssh/sshd_config
if ! [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
    echo "ClientAliveInterval $sshd_idle_timeout_value" >> /etc/ssh/sshd_config
fi
Set SSH Client Alive Countxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_set_keepalive lowCCE-27066-0

Set SSH Client Alive Count

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_set_keepalive
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27066-0

references:  AC-2(5), SA-8, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To ensure the SSH idle timeout occurs precisely when the ClientAliveCountMax is set, edit /etc/ssh/sshd_config as follows:

ClientAliveCountMax 0

Rationale

This ensures a user login will be terminated as soon as the ClientAliveCountMax is reached.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Tests the value of the ClientAliveCountMax setting in the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file:

Object oval:ssg:obj:796 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/ssh/sshd_config^[\s]*(?i)ClientAliveCountMax[\s]+([\d]+)[\s]*(?:|(?:#.*))?$1
State oval:ssg:ste:797 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
0
Disable SSH Support for .rhosts Filesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_disable_rhosts mediumCCE-27035-5

Disable SSH Support for .rhosts Files

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_disable_rhosts
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27035-5

references:  AC-3, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx

Description

SSH can emulate the behavior of the obsolete rsh command in allowing users to enable insecure access to their accounts via .rhosts files.

To ensure this behavior is disabled, add or correct the following line in /etc/ssh/sshd_config:

IgnoreRhosts yes

Rationale

SSH trust relationships mean a compromise on one host can allow an attacker to move trivially to other hosts.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Tests the value of the IgnoreRhosts[\s]*(<:nocomment:>*) setting in the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1238 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/ssh/sshd_config^[\s]*(?i)IgnoreRhosts(?-i)[\s]+no[\s]*(?:|(?:#.*))?$1
Disable Host-Based Authenticationxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_host_auth mediumCCE-26870-6

Disable Host-Based Authentication

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_host_auth
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26870-6

references:  AC-3, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

SSH's cryptographic host-based authentication is more secure than .rhosts authentication. However, it is not recommended that hosts unilaterally trust one another, even within an organization.

To disable host-based authentication, add or correct the following line in /etc/ssh/sshd_config:

HostbasedAuthentication no

Rationale

SSH trust relationships mean a compromise on one host can allow an attacker to move trivially to other hosts.

OVAL details

Items not found violating sshd HostbasedAuthentication:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1006 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/ssh/sshd_config^[\s]*(?i)HostbasedAuthentication(?-i)[\s]+yes[\s]*(?:|(?:#.*))?$1
Disable SSH Access via Empty Passwordsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_disable_empty_passwords highCCE-26864-9

Disable SSH Access via Empty Passwords

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_disable_empty_passwords
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severityhigh
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26864-9

references:  AC-3, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To explicitly disallow remote login from accounts with empty passwords, add or correct the following line in /etc/ssh/sshd_config:

PermitEmptyPasswords no
Any accounts with empty passwords should be disabled immediately, and PAM configuration should prevent users from being able to assign themselves empty passwords.

Rationale

Configuring this setting for the SSH daemon provides additional assurance that remote login via SSH will require a password, even in the event of misconfiguration elsewhere.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Tests the value of the PermitEmptyPasswords[\s]*(<:nocomment:>*) setting in the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file:

Object oval:ssg:obj:828 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/ssh/sshd_config^[\s]*(?i)PermitEmptyPasswords(?-i)[\s]+no[\s]*(?:|(?:#.*))?$1
Enable SSH Warning Bannerxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_enable_warning_banner mediumCCE-27314-4

Enable SSH Warning Banner

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_enable_warning_banner
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27314-4

references:  AC-8(a), AC-8(c)(1), AC-8(c)(2), AC-8(c)(3), 1384, 1385, 1386, 1387, 1388, 228, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To enable the warning banner and ensure it is consistent across the system, add or correct the following line in /etc/ssh/sshd_config:

Banner /etc/issue
Another section contains information on how to create an appropriate system-wide warning banner.

Rationale

The warning message reinforces policy awareness during the logon process and facilitates possible legal action against attackers. Alternatively, systems whose ownership should not be obvious should ensure usage of a banner that does not provide easy attribution.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Tests the value of the Banner[\s]+/etc/issue setting in the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file:

Object oval:ssg:obj:907 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/ssh/sshd_config^[\s]*(?i)Banner(?-i)[\s]+/etc/issue[\s]*(?:|(?:#.*))?$1
Do Not Allow SSH Environment Optionsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_do_not_permit_user_env lowCCE-26974-6

Do Not Allow SSH Environment Options

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_do_not_permit_user_env
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-26974-6

references:  http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To ensure users are not able to present environment options to the SSH daemon, add or correct the following line in /etc/ssh/sshd_config:

PermitUserEnvironment no

Rationale

SSH environment options potentially allow users to bypass access restriction in some configurations.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Check value of PermitUserEnvironment in /etc/ssh/sshd_config:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1280 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/ssh/sshd_config^[\s]*(?i)PermitUserEnvironment(?-i)[\s]+no[\s]*(?:|(?:#.*))?$1
Use Only Approved Ciphersxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_use_approved_ciphers mediumCCE-27051-2

Use Only Approved Ciphers

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_use_approved_ciphers
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-27051-2

references:  AC-3, AC-17(2), AU-10(5), IA-5(1)(c), IA-7, http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/cci/Pages/index.aspx, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Limit the ciphers to those algorithms which are FIPS-approved. Counter (CTR) mode is also preferred over cipher-block chaining (CBC) mode. The following line in /etc/ssh/sshd_config demonstrates use of FIPS-approved ciphers:

Ciphers aes128-ctr,aes192-ctr,aes256-ctr,aes128-cbc,3des-cbc,aes192-cbc,aes256-cbc
The man page sshd_config(5) contains a list of supported ciphers.

Rationale

Approved algorithms should impart some level of confidence in their implementation. These are also required for compliance.

OVAL details

Items not found violating tests the value of Ciphers setting in the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1159 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/ssh/sshd_config^[\s]*(?i)Ciphers(?-i)[\s]+aes128-ctr,aes192-ctr,aes256-ctr,aes128-cbc,3des-cbc,aes192-cbc,aes256-cbc[\s]*(?:|(?:#.*))?$1
Use Only Approved MACsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_use_approved_macs low

Use Only Approved MACs

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_sshd_use_approved_macs
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

references:  AC-17(2), IA-7, SC-13, 68, 1453, 803, 2449, 2450, 61, 223

Description

Limit the MACs to those hash algorithms which are FIPS-approved. The following line in /etc/ssh/sshd_config demonstrates use of FIPS-approved MACs:

MACs hmac-sha2-512,hmac-sha2-256,hmac-sha1
The man page sshd_config(5) contains a list of supported MACs.

Rationale

Approved algorithms should impart some level of confidence in their implementation. These are also required for compliance.

OVAL details

Items not found violating tests the value of MACs setting in the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file:

Object oval:ssg:obj:985 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/ssh/sshd_config^[\s]*(?i)MACs(?-i)[\s]+hmac-sha2-512,hmac-sha2-256,hmac-sha1[\s]*(?:|(?:#.*))?$1
Disable SSH Server If Possible (Unusual)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ssh_server_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable SSH Server If Possible (Unusual)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ssh_server_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The SSH server service, sshd, is commonly needed. However, if it can be disabled, do so. The sshd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable sshd
This is unusual, as SSH is a common method for encrypted and authenticated remote access.

OVAL details

Items found violating systemd test:

UnitDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependencyDependency
multi-user.targetbasic.targetsysinit.targetsystemd-random-seed.servicesystemd-sysctl.serviceswap.targetdev-mapper-VolGroup00\x2dLogVol01.swapsystemd-tmpfiles-setup-dev.serviceproc-sys-fs-binfmt_misc.automountsystemd-hwdb-update.servicesystemd-firstboot.servicecryptsetup.targetsystemd-vconsole-setup.servicesystemd-udev-trigger.servicelvm2-lvmpolld.socketsystemd-modules-load.servicesystemd-binfmt.servicesys-fs-fuse-connections.mountsystemd-journal-catalog-update.servicedev-mqueue.mountsystemd-udevd.servicelvm2-lvmetad.socketsystemd-journald.servicedev-hugepages.mountsystemd-ask-password-console.pathldconfig.servicelocal-fs.targetboot.mount-.mountsystemd-fsck-root.servicesystemd-remount-fs.servicerhel-import-state.servicerhel-readonly.servicesystemd-journal-flush.servicesys-kernel-config.mountlvm2-monitor.servicesystemd-machine-id-commit.serviceplymouth-read-write.servicesystemd-update-done.serviceplymouth-start.servicesys-kernel-debug.mountsystemd-tmpfiles-setup.servicekmod-static-nodes.servicesystemd-update-utmp.servicerhel-autorelabel.servicesockets.targetavahi-daemon.socketsystemd-journald.socketsystemd-shutdownd.socketsystemd-udevd-kernel.socketrpcbind.socketdbus.socketsystemd-udevd-control.socketlvm2-lvmetad.socketdm-event.socketsystemd-initctl.socketrhel-loadmodules.servicetimers.targetsystemd-tmpfiles-clean.timerslices.targetsystem.slice-.slicemicrocode.servicerhel-autorelabel-mark.servicerhel-configure.servicepaths.targetrhel-dmesg.servicenetwork.serviceremote-fs.targetnfs-client.targetauth-rpcgss-module.servicerpc-statd-notify.serviceremote-fs-pre.targetModemManager.servicesshd.servicecrond.serviceplymouth-quit.servicesystemd-logind.servicerc-local.servicesystemd-update-utmp-runlevel.servicetuned.servicebrandbot.pathsystemd-readahead-collect.servicenfs-client.targetauth-rpcgss-module.servicerpc-statd-notify.serviceremote-fs-pre.targetnfs.targetirqbalance.serviceauditd.serviceplymouth-quit-wait.servicemdmonitor.servicerhsmcertd.servicedbus.servicesystemd-readahead-replay.servicegetty.targetgetty@tty1.serviceserial-getty@ttyS0.servicerpcbind.serviceNetworkManager.servicesystemd-user-sessions.serviceavahi-daemon.servicersyslog.servicepostfix.servicesystemd-ask-password-wall.pathrhnsd.service
Remove SSH Server firewalld Firewall exception (Unusual)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ssh_server_firewalld_exception lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Remove SSH Server firewalld Firewall exception (Unusual)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ssh_server_firewalld_exception
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

By default, inbound connections to SSH's port are allowed. If the SSH server is not being used, this exception should be removed from the firewall configuration.

To configure firewalld to not allow access, run the following command(s):

Rationale

If inbound SSH connections are not expected, disallowing access to the SSH port will avoid possible exploitation of the port by an attacker.

Disable X Windows Startup By Setting Default Targetxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_xwindows_with_target lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable X Windows Startup By Setting Default Target

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_xwindows_with_target
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-3, 366, Test attestation on 20121025 by DS

Description

Setting the system's default target to multi-user will prevent automatic startup of the X server. To do so, run:

$ systemctl set-default multi-user.target
You should see the following output:
rm '/etc/systemd/system/default.target'
ln -s '/usr/lib/systemd/system/multi-user.target' '/etc/systemd/system/default.target'

Rationale

Unnecessary services should be disabled to decrease the attack surface of the system.

Remove the X Windows Package Groupxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_packagegroup_xwindows_remove lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Remove the X Windows Package Group

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_packagegroup_xwindows_remove
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  366, Test attestation on 20121025 by DS

Description

Removing all packages which constitute the X Window System ensures users or malicious software cannot start X. To do so, run the following command:

$ sudo yum groupremove "X Window System"

Rationale

Unnecessary packages should not be installed to decrease the attack surface of the system.

Disable Avahi Server Softwarexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_avahi lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Avahi Server Software

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_avahi
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 366

Description

The avahi-daemon service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable avahi-daemon

Rationale

Because the Avahi daemon service keeps an open network port, it is subject to network attacks. Its functionality is convenient but is only appropriate if the local network can be trusted.

Serve Avahi Only via Required Protocolxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_avahi_ip_only lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Serve Avahi Only via Required Protocol

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_avahi_ip_only
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

If you are using only IPv4, edit /etc/avahi/avahi-daemon.conf and ensure the following line exists in the [server] section:

use-ipv6=no
Similarly, if you are using only IPv6, disable IPv4 sockets with the line:
use-ipv4=no

Check Avahi Responses' TTL Fieldxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_avahi_check_ttl lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Check Avahi Responses' TTL Field

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_avahi_check_ttl
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

To make Avahi ignore packets unless the TTL field is 255, edit /etc/avahi/avahi-daemon.conf and ensure the following line appears in the [server] section:

check-response-ttl=yes

Rationale

This helps to ensure that only mDNS responses from the local network are processed, because the TTL field in a packet is decremented from its initial value of 255 whenever it is routed from one network to another. Although a properly-configured router or firewall should not allow mDNS packets into the local network at all, this option provides another check to ensure they are not permitted.

Prevent Other Programs from Using Avahi's Portxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_avahi_prevent_port_sharing lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Prevent Other Programs from Using Avahi's Port

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_avahi_prevent_port_sharing
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

To prevent other mDNS stacks from running, edit /etc/avahi/avahi-daemon.conf and ensure the following line appears in the [server] section:

disallow-other-stacks=yes

Rationale

This helps ensure that only Avahi is responsible for mDNS traffic coming from that port on the system.

Disable Avahi Publishingxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_avahi_disable_publishing lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Avahi Publishing

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_avahi_disable_publishing
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

To prevent other mDNS stacks from running, edit /etc/avahi/avahi-daemon.conf and ensure the following line appears in the [server] section:

disallow-other-stacks=yes

Rationale

This helps ensure that only Avahi is responsible for mDNS traffic coming from that port on the system.

Restrict Information Published by Avahixccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_avahi_restrict_published_information lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Restrict Information Published by Avahi

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_avahi_restrict_published_information
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

If it is necessary to publish some information to the network, it should not be joined by any extraneous information, or by information supplied by a non-trusted source on the system. Prevent user applications from using Avahi to publish services by adding or correcting the following line in the [publish] section:

disable-user-service-publishing=yes
Implement as many of the following lines as possible, to restrict the information published by Avahi.
publish-addresses=no
publish-hinfo=no
publish-workstation=no
publish-domain=no
Inspect the files in the directory /etc/avahi/services/. Unless there is an operational need to publish information about each of these services, delete the corresponding file.

Rationale

These options prevent publishing attempts from succeeding, and can be applied even if publishing is disabled entirely via disable-publishing. Alternatively, these can be used to restrict the types of published information in the event that some information must be published.

Disable Printer Browsing Entirely if Possiblexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_cups_disable_browsing lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Printer Browsing Entirely if Possible

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_cups_disable_browsing
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

By default, CUPS listens on the network for printer list broadcasts on UDP port 631. This functionality is called printer browsing. To disable printer browsing entirely, edit the CUPS configuration file, located at /etc/cups/cupsd.conf, to include the following:

Browsing Off

Rationale

The CUPS print service can be configured to broadcast a list of available printers to the network. Other machines on the network, also running the CUPS print service, can be configured to listen to these broadcasts and add and configure these printers for immediate use. By disabling this browsing capability, the machine will no longer generate or receive such broadcasts.

Disable Print Server Capabilitiesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_cups_disable_printserver lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Print Server Capabilities

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_cups_disable_printserver
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

To prevent remote users from potentially connecting to and using locally configured printers, disable the CUPS print server sharing capabilities. To do so, limit how the server will listen for print jobs by removing the more generic port directive from /etc/cups/cupsd.conf:

Port 631
and replacing it with the Listen directive:
Listen localhost:631
This will prevent remote users from printing to locally configured printers while still allowing local users on the machine to print normally.

Rationale

By default, locally configured printers will not be shared over the network, but if this functionality has somehow been enabled, these recommendations will disable it again. Be sure to disable outgoing printer list broadcasts, or remote users will still be able to see the locally configured printers, even if they cannot actually print to them. To limit print serving to a particular set of users, use the Policy directive.

Disable the CUPS Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_cups_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable the CUPS Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_cups_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

The cups service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable cups

Rationale

Turn off unneeded services to reduce attack surface.

Disable DHCP Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_dhcp_server mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable DHCP Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_dhcp_server
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 366, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The dhcpd service should be disabled on any system that does not need to act as a DHCP server. The dhcpd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable dhcpd

Rationale

Unmanaged or unintentionally activated DHCP servers may provide faulty information to clients, interfering with the operation of a legitimate site DHCP server if there is one.

Uninstall DHCP Server Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_dhcp_server mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Uninstall DHCP Server Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_dhcp_server
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 366, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

If the system does not need to act as a DHCP server, the dhcp package can be uninstalled. The dhcp package can be removed with the following command:

$ sudo yum erase dhcp

Rationale

Removing the DHCP server ensures that it cannot be easily or accidentally reactivated and disrupt network operation.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package dhcp is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:863 of type rpminfo_object
Name
dhcp
Do Not Use Dynamic DNSxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dhcp_server_disable_ddns lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Do Not Use Dynamic DNS

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dhcp_server_disable_ddns
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

To prevent the DHCP server from receiving DNS information from clients, edit /etc/dhcp/dhcpd.conf, and add or correct the following global option:

ddns-update-style none;

Rationale

The Dynamic DNS protocol is used to remotely update the data served by a DNS server. DHCP servers can use Dynamic DNS to publish information about their clients. This setup carries security risks, and its use is not recommended. If Dynamic DNS must be used despite the risks it poses, it is critical that Dynamic DNS transactions be protected using TSIG or some other cryptographic authentication mechanism. See dhcpd.conf(5) for more information about protecting the DHCP server from passing along malicious DNS data from its clients.

Warnings
warning  The ddns-update-style option controls only whether the DHCP server will attempt to act as a Dynamic DNS client. As long as the DNS server itself is correctly configured to reject DDNS attempts, an incorrect ddns-update-style setting on the client is harmless (but should be fixed as a best practice).
Deny Decline Messagesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dhcp_server_deny_decline lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Deny Decline Messages

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dhcp_server_deny_decline
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

Edit /etc/dhcp/dhcpd.conf and add or correct the following global option to prevent the DHCP server from responding the DHCPDECLINE messages, if possible:

deny declines;

Rationale

The DHCPDECLINE message can be sent by a DHCP client to indicate that it does not consider the lease offered by the server to be valid. By issuing many DHCPDECLINE messages, a malicious client can exhaust the DHCP server's pool of IP addresses, causing the DHCP server to forget old address allocations.

Deny BOOTP Queriesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dhcp_server_deny_bootp lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Deny BOOTP Queries

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dhcp_server_deny_bootp
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

Unless your network needs to support older BOOTP clients, disable support for the bootp protocol by adding or correcting the global option:

deny bootp;

Rationale

The bootp option tells dhcpd to respond to BOOTP queries. If support for this simpler protocol is not needed, it should be disabled to remove attack vectors against the DHCP server.

Configure Loggingxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dhcp_server_configure_logging lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure Logging

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dhcp_server_configure_logging
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-12

Description

Ensure that the following line exists in /etc/rsyslog.conf:

daemon.*           /var/log/daemon.log
Configure logwatch or other log monitoring tools to summarize error conditions reported by the dhcpd process.

Rationale

By default, dhcpd logs notices to the daemon facility. Sending all daemon messages to a dedicated log file is part of the syslog configuration outlined in the Logging and Auditing section

Disable DHCP Clientxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_dhcp_client lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable DHCP Client

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_dhcp_client
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 366, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

For each interface on the system (e.g. eth0), edit /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-interface and make the following changes:

  • Correct the BOOTPROTO line to read:
    BOOTPROTO=none
  • Add or correct the following lines, substituting the appropriate values based on your site's addressing scheme:
    NETMASK=255.255.255.0
    IPADDR=192.168.1.2
    GATEWAY=192.168.1.1

Rationale

DHCP relies on trusting the local network. If the local network is not trusted, then it should not be used. However, the automatic configuration provided by DHCP is commonly used and the alternative, manual configuration, presents an unacceptable burden in many circumstances.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Tests the value of the ^[\s]*BOOTPROTO[\s]*=[\s]*([^#]*) expression in the /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-.* file:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1134 of type textfilecontent54_object
PathFilenamePatternInstance
/etc/sysconfig/network-scriptsifcfg-.*^[\s]*BOOTPROTO[\s]*=[\s"]*([^#"\s]*)1
State oval:ssg:ste:1135 of type textfilecontent54_state
Subexpression
^(static|none)$
Enable the NTP Daemonxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_chronyd_or_ntpd_enabled mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable the NTP Daemon

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_chronyd_or_ntpd_enabled
Result
fail
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-8(1), 160, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The chronyd service can be enabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl enable chronyd
Note: The chronyd daemon is enabled by default.

The ntpd service can be enabled with the following command:
$ sudo systemctl enable ntpd
Note: The ntpd daemon is not enabled by default. Though as mentioned in the previous sections in certain environments the ntpd daemon might be preferred to be used rather than the chronyd one. Refer to: https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/7/html/System_Administrators_Guide/ch-Configuring_NTP_Using_the_chrony_Suite.html for guidance which NTP daemon to choose depending on the environment used.

Rationale

Enabling some of chronyd or ntpd services ensures that the NTP daemon will be running and that the system will synchronize its time to any servers specified. This is important whether the system is configured to be a client (and synchronize only its own clock) or it is also acting as an NTP server to other systems. Synchronizing time is essential for authentication services such as Kerberos, but it is also important for maintaining accurate logs and auditing possible security breaches.

The chronyd and ntpd NTP daemons offer all of the functionality of ntpdate, which is now deprecated. Additional information on this is available at http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Dev/DeprecatingNtpdate

Specify a Remote NTP Serverxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ntpd_specify_remote_server mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Specify a Remote NTP Server

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ntpd_specify_remote_server
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-8(1), 160, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

To specify a remote NTP server for time synchronization, edit the file /etc/ntp.conf. Add or correct the following lines, substituting the IP or hostname of a remote NTP server for ntpserver:

server ntpserver
This instructs the NTP software to contact that remote server to obtain time data.

Rationale

Synchronizing with an NTP server makes it possible to collate system logs from multiple sources or correlate computer events with real time events.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Ensure at least one NTP server is set:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1255 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/ntp.conf^[\s]*server[\s]+.+$1
Specify Additional Remote NTP Serversxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ntpd_specify_multiple_servers lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Specify Additional Remote NTP Servers

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ntpd_specify_multiple_servers
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AU-8(1)

Description

Additional NTP servers can be specified for time synchronization in the file /etc/ntp.conf. To do so, add additional lines of the following form, substituting the IP address or hostname of a remote NTP server for ntpserver:

server ntpserver

Rationale

Specifying additional NTP servers increases the availability of accurate time data, in the event that one of the specified servers becomes unavailable. This is typical for a system acting as an NTP server for other systems.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Ensure at least one NTP server is set:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1118 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/ntp.conf^([\s]*server[\s]+.+$){2,}$1
Disable Postfix Network Listeningxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_postfix_network_listening_disabled mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Postfix Network Listening

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_postfix_network_listening_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 382, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Edit the file /etc/postfix/main.cf to ensure that only the following inet_interfaces line appears:

inet_interfaces = localhost

Rationale

This ensures postfix accepts mail messages (such as cron job reports) from the local system only, and not from the network, which protects it from network attack.

Configure SMTP Greeting Bannerxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_postfix_server_banner mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure SMTP Greeting Banner

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_postfix_server_banner
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  AC-22, AU-13

Description

Edit /etc/postfix/main.cf, and add or correct the following line, substituting some other wording for the banner information if you prefer:

smtpd_banner = $myhostname ESMTP

Rationale

The default greeting banner discloses that the listening mail process is Postfix. When remote mail senders connect to the MTA on port 25, they are greeted by an initial banner as part of the SMTP dialogue. This banner is necessary, but it frequently gives away too much information, including the MTA software which is in use, and sometimes also its version number. Remote mail senders do not need this information in order to send mail, so the banner should be changed to reveal only the hostname (which is already known and may be useful) and the word ESMTP, to indicate that the modern SMTP protocol variant is supported.

Enable Postfix Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_postfix_enabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable Postfix Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_postfix_enabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The Postfix mail transfer agent is used for local mail delivery within the system. The default configuration only listens for connections to the default SMTP port (port 25) on the loopback interface (127.0.0.1). It is recommended to leave this service enabled for local mail delivery. The postfix service can be enabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl enable postfix

Rationale

Local mail delivery is essential to some system maintenance and notification tasks.

Uninstall Sendmail Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_sendmail_removed mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Uninstall Sendmail Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_sendmail_removed
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Sendmail is not the default mail transfer agent and is not installed by default. The sendmail package can be removed with the following command:

$ sudo yum erase sendmail

Rationale

The sendmail software was not developed with security in mind and its design prevents it from being effectively contained by SELinux. Postfix should be used instead.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package sendmail is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1145 of type rpminfo_object
Name
sendmail
Configure LDAP Client to Use TLS For All Transactionsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ldap_client_start_tls mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure LDAP Client to Use TLS For All Transactions

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ldap_client_start_tls
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 776, 778, 1453, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Configure LDAP to enforce TLS use. First, edit the file /etc/pam_ldap.conf, and add or correct the following lines:

ssl start_tls
Then review the LDAP server and ensure TLS has been configured.

Rationale

The ssl directive specifies whether to use ssl or not. If not specified it will default to no. It should be set to start_tls rather than doing LDAP over SSL.

Configure Certificate Directives for LDAP Use of TLSxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ldap_client_tls_cacertpath mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure Certificate Directives for LDAP Use of TLS

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ldap_client_tls_cacertpath
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 776, 778, 1453, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

Ensure a copy of a trusted CA certificate has been placed in the file /etc/pki/tls/CA/cacert.pem. Configure LDAP to enforce TLS use and to trust certificates signed by that CA. First, edit the file /etc/pam_ldap.conf, and add or correct either of the following lines:

tls_cacertdir /etc/pki/tls/CA
or
tls_cacertfile /etc/pki/tls/CA/cacert.pem
Then review the LDAP server and ensure TLS has been configured.

Rationale

The tls_cacertdir or tls_cacertfile directives are required when tls_checkpeer is configured (which is the default for openldap versions 2.1 and up). These directives define the path to the trust certificates signed by the site CA.

Uninstall openldap-servers Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_openldap-servers_removed lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Uninstall openldap-servers Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_openldap-servers_removed
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 366, Test attestation on 20121024 by DS

Description

The openldap-servers package should be removed if not in use. Is this machine the OpenLDAP server? If not, remove the package.

$ sudo yum erase openldap-servers
The openldap-servers RPM is not installed by default on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 machines. It is needed only by the OpenLDAP server, not by the clients which use LDAP for authentication. If the system is not intended for use as an LDAP Server it should be removed.

Rationale

Unnecessary packages should not be installed to decrease the attack surface of the system. While this software is clearly essential on an LDAP server, it is not necessary on typical desktop or workstation systems.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package openldap-servers is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:966 of type rpminfo_object
Name
openldap-servers
Disable Network File System Lock Service (nfslock)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_nfslock_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Network File System Lock Service (nfslock)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_nfslock_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The Network File System Lock (nfslock) service starts the required remote procedure call (RPC) processes which allow clients to lock files on the server. If the local machine is not configured to mount NFS filesystems then this service should be disabled. The nfslock service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable nfslock

Disable Secure RPC Client Service (rpcgssd)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rpcgssd_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Secure RPC Client Service (rpcgssd)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rpcgssd_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The rpcgssd service manages RPCSEC GSS contexts required to secure protocols that use RPC (most often Kerberos and NFS). The rpcgssd service is the client-side of RPCSEC GSS. If the system does not require secure RPC then this service should be disabled. The rpcgssd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable rpcgssd

Disable RPC ID Mapping Service (rpcidmapd)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rpcidmapd_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable RPC ID Mapping Service (rpcidmapd)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rpcidmapd_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The rpcidmapd service is used to map user names and groups to UID and GID numbers on NFSv4 mounts. If NFS is not in use on the local system then this service should be disabled. The rpcidmapd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable rpcidmapd

Disable Network File Systems (netfs)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_netfs_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Network File Systems (netfs)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_netfs_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The netfs script manages the boot-time mounting of several types of networked filesystems, of which NFS and Samba are the most common. If these filesystem types are not in use, the script can be disabled, protecting the system somewhat against accidental or malicious changes to /etc/fstab and against flaws in the netfs script itself. The netfs service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable netfs

Configure lockd to use static TCP portxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_nfs_fixed_lockd_tcp_port lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure lockd to use static TCP port

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_nfs_fixed_lockd_tcp_port
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Configure the lockd daemon to use a static TCP port as opposed to letting the RPC Bind service dynamically assign a port. Edit the file /etc/sysconfig/nfs. Add or correct the following line:

LOCKD_TCPPORT=lockd-port
Where lockd-port is a port which is not used by any other service on your network.

Rationale

Restrict service to always use a given port, so that firewalling can be done effectively.

Configure lockd to use static UDP portxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_nfs_fixed_lockd_udp_port lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure lockd to use static UDP port

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_nfs_fixed_lockd_udp_port
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Configure the lockd daemon to use a static UDP port as opposed to letting the RPC Bind service dynamically assign a port. Edit the file /etc/sysconfig/nfs. Add or correct the following line:

LOCKD_UDPPORT=lockd-port
Where lockd-port is a port which is not used by any other service on your network.

Rationale

Restricting services to always use a given port enables firewalling to be done more effectively.

Configure statd to use static portxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_nfs_fixed_statd_port lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure statd to use static port

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_nfs_fixed_statd_port
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Configure the statd daemon to use a static port as opposed to letting the RPC Bind service dynamically assign a port. Edit the file /etc/sysconfig/nfs. Add or correct the following line:

STATD_PORT=statd-port
Where statd-port is a port which is not used by any other service on your network.

Rationale

Restricting services to always use a given port enables firewalling to be done more effectively.

Configure mountd to use static portxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_nfs_fixed_mountd_port lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure mountd to use static port

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_nfs_fixed_mountd_port
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Configure the mountd daemon to use a static port as opposed to letting the RPC Bind service dynamically assign a port. Edit the file /etc/sysconfig/nfs. Add or correct the following line:

MOUNTD_PORT=statd-port
Where mountd-port is a port which is not used by any other service on your network.

Rationale

Restricting services to always use a given port enables firewalling to be done more effectively.

Specify UID and GID for Anonymous NFS Connectionsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_nfs_no_anonymous lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Specify UID and GID for Anonymous NFS Connections

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_nfs_no_anonymous
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

To specify the UID and GID for remote root users, edit the /etc/exports file and add the following for each export:

anonuid=value greater than UID_MAX from /etc/login.defs
anongid=value greater than GID_MAX from /etc/login.defs 
Alternatively, functionally equivalent values of 60001, 65534, 65535 may be used.

Rationale

Specifying the anonymous UID and GID ensures that the remote root user is mapped to a local account which has no permissions on the system.

Disable Network File System (nfs)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_nfs_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Network File System (nfs)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_nfs_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  Test attestation on 20121025 by DS

Description

The Network File System (NFS) service allows remote hosts to mount and interact with shared filesystems on the local machine. If the local machine is not designated as a NFS server then this service should be disabled. The nfs service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable nfs

Rationale

Unnecessary services should be disabled to decrease the attack surface of the system.

Disable Secure RPC Server Service (rpcsvcgssd)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rpcsvcgssd_disabled lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Secure RPC Server Service (rpcsvcgssd)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_service_rpcsvcgssd_disabled
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  Test attestation on 20121025 by DS

Description

The rpcsvcgssd service manages RPCSEC GSS contexts required to secure protocols that use RPC (most often Kerberos and NFS). The rpcsvcgssd service is the server-side of RPCSEC GSS. If the system does not require secure RPC then this service should be disabled. The rpcsvcgssd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable rpcsvcgssd

Rationale

Unnecessary services should be disabled to decrease the attack surface of the system.

Mount Remote Filesystems with nodevxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_use_nodev_option_on_nfs_mounts mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Mount Remote Filesystems with nodev

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_use_nodev_option_on_nfs_mounts
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, MP-2, Test attestation on 20121025 by DS

Description

Add the nodev option to the fourth column of /etc/fstab for the line which controls mounting of any NFS mounts.

Rationale

Legitimate device files should only exist in the /dev directory. NFS mounts should not present device files to users.

Mount Remote Filesystems with nosuidxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_use_nosuid_option_on_nfs_mounts mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Mount Remote Filesystems with nosuid

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_use_nosuid_option_on_nfs_mounts
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  Test attestation on 20121025 by DS

Description

Add the nosuid option to the fourth column of /etc/fstab for the line which controls mounting of any NFS mounts.

Rationale

NFS mounts should not present suid binaries to users. Only vendor-supplied suid executables should be installed to their default location on the local filesystem.

Use Root-Squashing on All Exportsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_use_root_squashing_all_exports lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Use Root-Squashing on All Exports

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_use_root_squashing_all_exports
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

If a filesystem is exported using root squashing, requests from root on the client are considered to be unprivileged (mapped to a user such as nobody). This provides some mild protection against remote abuse of an NFS server. Root squashing is enabled by default, and should not be disabled.

Ensure that no line in /etc/exports contains the option no_root_squash.

Rationale

If the NFS server allows root access to local file systems from remote hosts, this access could be used to compromise the system.

Restrict NFS Clients to Privileged Portsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_restrict_nfs_clients_to_privileged_ports lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Restrict NFS Clients to Privileged Ports

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_restrict_nfs_clients_to_privileged_ports
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

By default, the server NFS implementation requires that all client requests be made from ports less than 1024. If your organization has control over machines connected to its network, and if NFS requests are prohibited at the border firewall, this offers some protection against malicious requests from unprivileged users. Therefore, the default should not be changed.

To ensure that the default has not been changed, ensure no line in /etc/exports contains the option insecure.

Rationale

Allowing client requests to be made from ports higher than 1024 could allow a unprivileged user to initiate an NFS connection. If the unprivileged user account has been compromised, an attacker could gain access to data on the NFS server.

Ensure Insecure File Locking is Not Allowedxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_insecure_locks_exports mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure Insecure File Locking is Not Allowed

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_insecure_locks_exports
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  764

Description

By default the NFS server requires secure file-lock requests, which require credentials from the client in order to lock a file. Most NFS clients send credentials with file lock requests, however, there are a few clients that do not send credentials when requesting a file-lock, allowing the client to only be able to lock world-readable files. To get around this, the insecure_locks option can be used so these clients can access the desired export. This poses a security risk by potentially allowing the client access to data for which it does not have authorization. Remove any instances of the insecure_locks option from the file /etc/exports.

Rationale

Allowing insecure file locking could allow for sensitive data to be viewed or edited by an unauthorized user.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Tests the value of the insecure locks in /etc/exports:

Object oval:ssg:obj:880 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/exports^(.*?(\binsecure_locks\b)[^$]*)$1
Disable DNS Serverxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_dns_server lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable DNS Server

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_dns_server
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 366

Description

The named service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable named

Rationale

All network services involve some risk of compromise due to implementation flaws and should be disabled if possible.

Uninstall bind Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_bind lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Uninstall bind Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_bind
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 366

Description

To remove the bind package, which contains the named service, run the following command:

$ sudo yum erase bind

Rationale

If there is no need to make DNS server software available, removing it provides a safeguard against its activation.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package bind is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1228 of type rpminfo_object
Name
bind
Disable Zone Transfers from the Nameserverxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dns_server_disable_zone_transfers lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Zone Transfers from the Nameserver

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dns_server_disable_zone_transfers
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Is it necessary for a secondary nameserver to receive zone data via zone transfer from the primary server? If not, follow the instructions in this section. If so, see the next section for instructions on protecting zone transfers. Add or correct the following directive within /etc/named.conf:

options {
  allow-transfer { none; };
  ...
}

Rationale

If both the primary and secondary nameserver are under your control, or if you have only one nameserver, it may be possible to use an external configuration management mechanism to distribute zone updates. In that case, it is not necessary to allow zone transfers within BIND itself, so they should be disabled to avoid the potential for abuse.

Authenticate Zone Transfersxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dns_server_authenticate_zone_transfers lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Authenticate Zone Transfers

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dns_server_authenticate_zone_transfers
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

If it is necessary for a secondary nameserver to receive zone data via zone transfer from the primary server, follow the instructions here. Use dnssec-keygen to create a symmetric key file in the current directory:

$ cd /tmp
$ sudo dnssec-keygen -a HMAC-MD5 -b 128 -n HOST dns.example.com
Kdns.example.com .+aaa +iiiii
This output is the name of a file containing the new key. Read the file to find the base64-encoded key string:
$ sudo cat Kdns.example.com .+NNN +MMMMM .key
dns.example.com IN KEY 512 3 157 base64-key-string
Add the directives to /etc/named.conf on the primary server:
key zone-transfer-key {
  algorithm hmac-md5;
  secret "base64-key-string ";
};
zone "example.com " IN {
  type master;
  allow-transfer { key zone-transfer-key; };
  ...
};
Add the directives below to /etc/named.conf on the secondary nameserver:
key zone-transfer-key {
  algorithm hmac-md5;
  secret "base64-key-string ";
};

server IP-OF-MASTER {
  keys { zone-transfer-key; };
};

zone "example.com " IN {
  type slave;
  masters { IP-OF-MASTER ; };
  ...
};

Rationale

The BIND transaction signature (TSIG) functionality allows primary and secondary nameservers to use a shared secret to verify authorization to perform zone transfers. This method is more secure than using IP-based limiting to restrict nameserver access, since IP addresses can be easily spoofed. However, if you cannot configure TSIG between your servers because, for instance, the secondary nameserver is not under your control and its administrators are unwilling to configure TSIG, you can configure an allow-transfer directive with numerical IP addresses or ACLs as a last resort.

Warnings
warning  The purpose of the dnssec-keygen command is to create the shared secret string base64-key-string. Once this secret has been obtained and inserted into named.conf on the primary and secondary servers, the key files Kdns.example.com .+NNN +MMMMM .key and Kdns.example.com .+NNN +MMMMM .private are no longer needed, and may safely be deleted.
Disable Dynamic Updatesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dns_server_disable_dynamic_updates lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Dynamic Updates

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dns_server_disable_dynamic_updates
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Is there a mission-critical reason to enable the risky dynamic update functionality? If not, edit /etc/named.conf. For each zone specification, correct the following directive if necessary:

zone "example.com " IN {
  allow-update { none; };
  ...
};

Rationale

Dynamic updates allow remote servers to add, delete, or modify any entries in your zone file. Therefore, they should be considered highly risky, and disabled unless there is a very good reason for their use. If dynamic updates must be allowed, IP-based ACLs are insufficient protection, since they are easily spoofed. Instead, use TSIG keys (see the previous section for an example), and consider using the update-policy directive to restrict changes to only the precise type of change needed.

Disable vsftpd Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_vsftpd lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable vsftpd Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_vsftpd
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 1436

Description

The vsftpd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable vsftpd

Rationale

Running FTP server software provides a network-based avenue of attack, and should be disabled if not needed. Furthermore, the FTP protocol is unencrypted and creates a risk of compromising sensitive information.

Uninstall vsftpd Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_vsftpd lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Uninstall vsftpd Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_vsftpd
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, 1436

Description

The vsftpd package can be removed with the following command:

$ sudo yum erase vsftpd

Rationale

Removing the vsftpd package decreases the risk of its accidental activation.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package vsftpd is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:903 of type rpminfo_object
Name
vsftpd
Install vsftpd Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_vsftpd_installed lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Install vsftpd Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_vsftpd_installed
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

If this machine must operate as an FTP server, install the vsftpd package via the standard channels.

$ sudo yum install vsftpd

Rationale

After Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1, Red Hat switched from distributing wu-ftpd with Red Hat Enterprise Linux to distributing vsftpd. For security and for consistency with future Red Hat releases, the use of vsftpd is recommended.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package vsftpd is installed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:795 of type rpminfo_object
Name
vsftpd
Restrict Access to Anonymous Users if Possiblexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ftp_restrict_to_anon lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Restrict Access to Anonymous Users if Possible

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ftp_restrict_to_anon
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7, AC-3

Description

Is there a mission-critical reason for users to transfer files to/from their own accounts using FTP, rather than using a secure protocol like SCP/SFTP? If not, edit the vsftpd configuration file. Add or correct the following configuration option:

local_enable=NO
If non-anonymous FTP logins are necessary, follow the guidance in the remainder of this section to secure these logins as much as possible.

Rationale

The use of non-anonymous FTP logins is strongly discouraged. Since SSH clients and servers are widely available, and since SSH provides support for a transfer mode which resembles FTP in user interface, there is no good reason to allow password-based FTP access.

Enable Logging of All FTP Transactionsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ftp_log_transactions lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable Logging of All FTP Transactions

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ftp_log_transactions
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Add or correct the following configuration options within the vsftpd configuration file, located at /etc/vsftpd/vsftpd.conf:

xferlog_enable=YES
xferlog_std_format=NO
log_ftp_protocol=YES

Rationale

To trace malicious activity facilitated by the FTP service, it must be configured to ensure that all commands sent to the FTP server are logged using the verbose vsftpd log format. The default vsftpd log file is /var/log/vsftpd.log.

Warnings
warning  If verbose logging to vsftpd.log is done, sparse logging of downloads to /var/log/xferlog will not also occur. However, the information about what files were downloaded is included in the information logged to vsftpd.log
OVAL details

Items not found violating log ftp transactions:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1096 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/vsftpd/vsftpd.conf^[\s]*xferlog_enable[\s]*=[\s]*YES$1

Items not found violating log ftp transactions:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1097 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/vsftpd/vsftpd.conf^[\s]*xferlog_std_format[\s]*=[\s]*NO$1

Items not found violating log ftp transactions:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1098 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/vsftpd/vsftpd.conf^[\s]*log_ftp_protocol[\s]*=[\s]*YES$1
Create Warning Banners for All FTP Usersxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ftp_present_banner mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Create Warning Banners for All FTP Users

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ftp_present_banner
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  48

Description

Edit the vsftpd configuration file, which resides at /etc/vsftpd/vsftpd.conf by default. Add or correct the following configuration options:

banner_file=/etc/issue

Rationale

This setting will cause the system greeting banner to be used for FTP connections as well.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Banner for FTP Users:

Object oval:ssg:obj:914 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/vsftpd/vsftpd.conf^[\s]*banner_file[\s]*=[\s]*/etc/issue*$1
Disable FTP Uploads if Possiblexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ftp_disable_uploads lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable FTP Uploads if Possible

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ftp_disable_uploads
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Is there a mission-critical reason for users to upload files via FTP? If not, edit the vsftpd configuration file to add or correct the following configuration options:

write_enable=NO
If FTP uploads are necessary, follow the guidance in the remainder of this section to secure these transactions as much as possible.

Rationale

Anonymous FTP can be a convenient way to make files available for universal download. However, it is less common to have a need to allow unauthenticated users to place files on the FTP server. If this must be done, it is necessary to ensure that files cannot be uploaded and downloaded from the same directory.

Place the FTP Home Directory on its Own Partitionxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ftp_home_partition lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Place the FTP Home Directory on its Own Partition

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_ftp_home_partition
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

By default, the anonymous FTP root is the home directory of the FTP user account. The df command can be used to verify that this directory is on its own partition.

Rationale

If there is a mission-critical reason for anonymous users to upload files, precautions must be taken to prevent these users from filling a disk used by other services.

Disable httpd Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_httpd lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable httpd Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_httpd
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

The httpd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable httpd

Rationale

Running web server software provides a network-based avenue of attack, and should be disabled if not needed.

Uninstall httpd Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_httpd_removed lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Uninstall httpd Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_httpd_removed
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

The httpd package can be removed with the following command:

$ sudo yum erase httpd

Rationale

If there is no need to make the web server software available, removing it provides a safeguard against its activation.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package httpd is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:780 of type rpminfo_object
Name
httpd
Set httpd ServerTokens Directive to Prodxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_servertokens_prod lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Set httpd ServerTokens Directive to Prod

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_servertokens_prod
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

ServerTokens Prod restricts information in page headers, returning only the word "Apache."

Add or correct the following directive in /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf:

ServerTokens Prod

Rationale

Information disclosed to clients about the configuration of the web server and system could be used to plan an attack on the given system. This information disclosure should be restricted to a minimum.

Set httpd ServerSignature Directive to Offxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_serversignature_off lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Set httpd ServerSignature Directive to Off

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_serversignature_off
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

ServerSignature Off restricts httpd from displaying server version number on error pages.

Add or correct the following directive in /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf:

ServerSignature Off

Rationale

Information disclosed to clients about the configuration of the web server and system could be used to plan an attack on the given system. This information disclosure should be restricted to a minimum.

Disable HTTP Digest Authenticationxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_digest_authentication lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable HTTP Digest Authentication

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_digest_authentication
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The auth_digest module provides encrypted authentication sessions. If this functionality is unnecessary, comment out the related module:

#LoadModule auth_digest_module modules/mod_auth_digest.so

Rationale

Minimizing the number of loadable modules available to the web server reduces risk by limiting the capabilities allowed by the web server.

Disable HTTP mod_rewritexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_mod_rewrite lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable HTTP mod_rewrite

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_mod_rewrite
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The mod_rewrite module is very powerful and can protect against certain classes of web attacks. However, it is also very complex and has a significant history of vulnerabilities itself. If its functionality is unnecessary, comment out the related module:

#LoadModule rewrite_module modules/mod_rewrite.so

Rationale

Minimizing the number of loadable modules available to the web server reduces risk by limiting the capabilities allowed by the web server.

Disable LDAP Supportxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_ldap_support lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable LDAP Support

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_ldap_support
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The ldap module provides HTTP authentication via an LDAP directory. If its functionality is unnecessary, comment out the related modules:

#LoadModule ldap_module modules/mod_ldap.so
#LoadModule authnz_ldap_module modules/mod_authnz_ldap.so
If LDAP is to be used, SSL encryption should be used as well.

Rationale

Minimizing the number of loadable modules available to the web server reduces risk by limiting the capabilities allowed by the web server.

Disable Server Side Includesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_server_side_includes lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Server Side Includes

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_server_side_includes
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Server Side Includes provide a method of dynamically generating web pages through the insertion of server-side code. However, the technology is also deprecated and introduces significant security concerns. If this functionality is unnecessary, comment out the related module:

#LoadModule include_module modules/mod_include.so
If there is a critical need for Server Side Includes, they should be enabled with the option IncludesNoExec to prevent arbitrary code execution. Additionally, user supplied data should be encoded to prevent cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

Rationale

Minimizing the number of loadable modules available to the web server reduces risk by limiting the capabilities allowed by the web server.

Disable MIME Magicxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_mime_magic lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable MIME Magic

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_mime_magic
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The mime_magic module provides a second layer of MIME support that in most configurations is likely extraneous. If its functionality is unnecessary, comment out the related module:

#LoadModule mime_magic_module modules/mod_mime_magic.so

Rationale

Minimizing the number of loadable modules available to the web server reduces risk by limiting the capabilities allowed by the web server.

Disable WebDAV (Distributed Authoring and Versioning)xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_webdav lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable WebDAV (Distributed Authoring and Versioning)

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_webdav
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

WebDAV is an extension of the HTTP protocol that provides distributed and collaborative access to web content. If its functionality is unnecessary, comment out the related modules:

#LoadModule dav_module modules/mod_dav.so
#LoadModule dav_fs_module modules/mod_dav_fs.so
If there is a critical need for WebDAV, extra care should be taken in its configuration. Since DAV access allows remote clients to manipulate server files, any location on the server that is DAV enabled should be protected by access controls.

Rationale

Minimizing the number of loadable modules available to the web server, reduces risk by limiting the capabilities allowed by the web server.

Disable Server Activity Statusxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_server_activity_status lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Server Activity Status

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_server_activity_status
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The status module provides real-time access to statistics on the internal operation of the web server. This may constitute an unnecessary information leak and should be disabled unless necessary. To do so, comment out the related module:

#LoadModule status_module modules/mod_status.so
If there is a critical need for this module, ensure that access to the status page is properly restricted to a limited set of hosts in the status handler configuration.

Rationale

Minimizing the number of loadable modules available to the web server reduces risk by limiting the capabilities allowed by the web server.

Disable Web Server Configuration Displayxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_server_configuration_display lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Web Server Configuration Display

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_server_configuration_display
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The info module creates a web page illustrating the configuration of the web server. This can create an unnecessary security leak and should be disabled. If its functionality is unnecessary, comment out the module:

#LoadModule info_module modules/mod_info.so
If there is a critical need for this module, use the Location directive to provide an access control list to restrict access to the information.

Rationale

Minimizing the number of loadable modules available to the web server reduces risk by limiting the capabilities allowed by the web server.

Disable URL Correction on Misspelled Entriesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_url_correction lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable URL Correction on Misspelled Entries

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_url_correction
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The speling module attempts to find a document match by allowing one misspelling in an otherwise failed request. If this functionality is unnecessary, comment out the module:

#LoadModule speling_module modules/mod_speling.so
This functionality weakens server security by making site enumeration easier.

Rationale

Minimizing the number of loadable modules available to the web server reduces risk by limiting the capabilities allowed by the web server.

Disable Proxy Supportxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_proxy_support lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Proxy Support

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_proxy_support
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The proxy module provides proxying support, allowing httpd to forward requests and serve as a gateway for other servers. If its functionality is unnecessary, comment out the module:

#LoadModule proxy_module modules/mod_proxy.so
If proxy support is needed, load mod_proxy and the appropriate proxy protocol handler module (one of mod_proxy_http, mod_proxy_ftp, or mod_proxy_connect). Additionally, make certain that a server is secure before enabling proxying, as open proxy servers are a security risk. mod_proxy_balancer enables load balancing, but requires that mod status be enabled.

Rationale

Minimizing the number of loadable modules available to the web server reduces risk by limiting the capabilities allowed by the web server.

Disable Cache Supportxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_cache_support lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Cache Support

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_cache_support
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The cache module allows httpd to cache data, optimizing access to frequently accessed content. However, it introduces potential security flaws such as the possibility of circumventing Allow and Deny directives.

If this functionality is unnecessary, comment out the module:

#LoadModule cache_module modules/mod_cache.so
If caching is required, it should not be enabled for any limited-access content.

Rationale

Minimizing the number of loadable modules available to the web server reduces risk by limiting the capabilities allowed by the web server.

Disable CGI Supportxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_cgi_support lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable CGI Support

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_cgi_support
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The cgi module allows HTML to interact with the CGI web programming language.

If this functionality is unnecessary, comment out the module:

#LoadModule cgi_module modules/mod_cgi.so
If the web server requires the use of CGI, enable mod_cgi.

Rationale

Minimizing the number of loadable modules available to the web server reduces risk by limiting the capabilities allowed by the web server.

Restrict Root Directoryxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_restrict_root_directory lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Restrict Root Directory

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_restrict_root_directory
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The httpd root directory should always have the most restrictive configuration enabled.

<Directory / >
   Options None
   AllowOverride None
   Order allow,deny
</Directory>

Rationale

The Web Server's root directory content should be protected from unauthorized access by web clients.

Restrict Web Directoryxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_restrict_web_directory lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Restrict Web Directory

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_restrict_web_directory
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The default configuration for the web (/var/www/html) Directory allows directory indexing (Indexes) and the following of symbolic links (FollowSymLinks). Neither of these is recommended.

The /var/www/html directory hierarchy should not be viewable via the web, and symlinks should only be followed if the owner of the symlink also owns the linked file.

Ensure that this policy is adhered to by altering the related section of the configuration:

<Directory "/var/www/html">
#  ...
   Options SymLinksIfOwnerMatch
#  ...
</Directory>

Rationale

Access to the web server's directory hierarchy could allow access to unauthorized files by web clients. Following symbolic links could also allow such access.

Restrict Other Critical Directoriesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_restrict_critical_directories lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Restrict Other Critical Directories

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_restrict_critical_directories
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

All accessible web directories should be configured with similarly restrictive settings. The Options directive should be limited to necessary functionality and the AllowOverride directive should be used only if needed. The Order and Deny access control tags should be used to deny access by default, allowing access only where necessary.

Rationale

Directories accessible from a web client should be configured with the least amount of access possible in order to avoid unauthorized access to restricted content or server information.

Limit Available Methodsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_limit_available_methods lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Limit Available Methods

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_limit_available_methods
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Web server methods are defined in section 9 of RFC 2616 (http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2616.txt). If a web server does not require the implementation of all available methods, they should be disabled.

Note: GET and POST are the most common methods. A majority of the others are limited to the WebDAV protocol.

<Directory /var/www/html>
# ...
   # Only allow specific methods (this command is case-sensitive!)
   <LimitExcept GET POST>
      Order allow,deny
   </LimitExcept>
# ...
</Directory>

Rationale

Minimizing the number of available methods to the web client reduces risk by limiting the capabilities allowed by the web server.

Install mod_sslxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_install_mod_ssl lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Install mod_ssl

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_install_mod_ssl
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Install the mod_ssl module:

$ sudo yum install mod_ssl

Rationale

mod_ssl provides encryption capabilities for the httpd Web server. Unencrypted content is transmitted in plain text which could be passively monitored and accessed by unauthorized parties.

Install mod_securityxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_install_mod_security lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Install mod_security

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_install_mod_security
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Install the security module:

$ sudo yum install mod_security

Rationale

mod_security provides an additional level of protection for the web server by enabling the administrator to implement content access policies and filters at the application layer.

Set Permissions on the /var/log/httpd/ Directoryxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_logs_permissions lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Set Permissions on the /var/log/httpd/ Directory

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_logs_permissions
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

Ensure that the permissions on the web server log directory is set to 700:

$ sudo chmod 700 /var/log/httpd/
This is its default setting.

Rationale

Access to the web server's log files may allow an unauthorized user or attacker to access information about the web server or alter the server's log files.

Set Permissions on the /etc/httpd/conf/ Directoryxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_conf_dir_permissions lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Set Permissions on the /etc/httpd/conf/ Directory

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_conf_dir_permissions
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Set permissions on the web server configuration directory to 750:

$ sudo chmod 750 /etc/httpd/conf/

Rationale

Access to the web server's configuration files may allow an unauthorized user or attacker to access information about the web server or alter the server's configuration files.

Set Permissions on All Configuration Files Inside /etc/httpd/conf/xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_conf_files_permissions lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Set Permissions on All Configuration Files Inside /etc/httpd/conf/

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_httpd_conf_files_permissions
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  CM-7

Description

Set permissions on the web server configuration files to 640:

$ sudo chmod 640 /etc/httpd/conf/*

Rationale

Access to the web server's configuration files may allow an unauthorized user or attacker to access information about the web server or to alter the server's configuration files.

Disable Dovecot Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_dovecot lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Dovecot Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_dovecot
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The dovecot service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable dovecot

Rationale

Running an IMAP or POP3 server provides a network-based avenue of attack, and should be disabled if not needed.

Uninstall dovecot Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_dovecot_removed lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Uninstall dovecot Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_dovecot_removed
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The dovecot package can be uninstalled with the following command:

$ sudo yum erase dovecot

Rationale

If there is no need to make the Dovecot software available, removing it provides a safeguard against its activation.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package dovecot is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:946 of type rpminfo_object
Name
dovecot
Enable the SSL flag in /etc/dovecot.confxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dovecot_enable_ssl lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Enable the SSL flag in /etc/dovecot.conf

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dovecot_enable_ssl
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

To allow clients to make encrypted connections the ssl flag in Dovecot's configuration file needs to be set to yes.

Edit /etc/dovecot/conf.d/10-ssl.conf and add or correct the following line:

ssl = yes

Rationale

SSL encrypt network traffic between the Dovecot server and its clients protecting user credentials, mail as it is downloaded, and clients may use SSL certificates to authenticate the server, preventing another system from impersonating the server.

Configure Dovecot to Use the SSL Certificate filexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dovecot_configure_ssl_cert lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure Dovecot to Use the SSL Certificate file

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dovecot_configure_ssl_cert
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

This option tells Dovecot where to find the the mail server's SSL Certificate.

Edit /etc/dovecot/conf.d/10-ssl.conf and add or correct the following line (note: the path below is the default path set by the Dovecot installation. If you are using a different path, ensure you reference the appropriate file):

ssl_cert = </etc/pki/dovecot/certs/dovecot.pem

Rationale

SSL certificates are used by the client to authenticate the identity of the server, as well as to encrypt credentials and message traffic. Not using SSL to encrypt mail server traffic could allow unauthorized access to credentials and mail messages since they are sent in plain text over the network.

Configure Dovecot to Use the SSL Key filexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dovecot_configure_ssl_key lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure Dovecot to Use the SSL Key file

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dovecot_configure_ssl_key
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

This option tells Dovecot where to find the the mail server's SSL Key.

Edit /etc/dovecot/conf.d/10-ssl.conf and add or correct the following line (note: the path below is the default path set by the Dovecot installation. If you are using a different path, ensure you reference the appropriate file):

ssl_key = </etc/pki/dovecot/private/dovecot.pem

Rationale

SSL certificates are used by the client to authenticate the identity of the server, as well as to encrypt credentials and message traffic. Not using SSL to encrypt mail server traffic could allow unauthorized access to credentials and mail messages since they are sent in plain text over the network.

Disable Plaintext Authenticationxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dovecot_disable_plaintext_auth lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Plaintext Authentication

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_dovecot_disable_plaintext_auth
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

To prevent Dovecot from attempting plaintext authentication of clients, edit /etc/dovecot/conf.d/10-auth.conf and add or correct the following line:

disable_plaintext_auth = yes

Rationale

Using plain text authentication to the mail server could allow an attacker access to credentials by monitoring network traffic.

Disable Sambaxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_smb_server lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Samba

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_smb_server
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  1436

Description

The smb service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable smb

Rationale

Running a Samba server provides a network-based avenue of attack, and should be disabled if not needed.

Disable Root Access to SMB Sharesxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_smb_server_disable_root lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Root Access to SMB Shares

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_smb_server_disable_root
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Administrators should not use administrator accounts to access Samba file and printer shares. Disable the root user and the wheel administrator group:

[share]
  invalid users = root @wheel
If administrator accounts cannot be disabled, ensure that local machine passwords and Samba service passwords do not match.

Rationale

Typically, administrator access is required when Samba must create user and machine accounts and shares. Domain member servers and standalone servers may not need administrator access at all. If that is the case, add the invalid users parameter to [global] instead.

Require Client SMB Packet Signing, if using smbclientxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_require_smb_client_signing lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Require Client SMB Packet Signing, if using smbclient

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_require_smb_client_signing
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

To require samba clients running smbclient to use packet signing, add the following to the [global] section of the Samba configuration file, /etc/samba/smb.conf:

client signing = mandatory
Requiring samba clients such as smbclient to use packet signing ensures they can only communicate with servers that support packet signing.

Rationale

Packet signing can prevent man-in-the-middle attacks which modify SMB packets in transit.

Require Client SMB Packet Signing, if using mount.cifsxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_require_smb_client_signing_mount.cifs lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Require Client SMB Packet Signing, if using mount.cifs

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_require_smb_client_signing_mount.cifs
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Require packet signing of clients who mount Samba shares using the mount.cifs program (e.g., those who specify shares in /etc/fstab). To do so, ensure signing options (either sec=krb5i or sec=ntlmv2i) are used.

See the mount.cifs(8) man page for more information. A Samba client should only communicate with servers who can support SMB packet signing.

Rationale

Packet signing can prevent man-in-the-middle attacks which modify SMB packets in transit.

Disable Squidxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_squid lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable Squid

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_squid
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The squid service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable squid

Rationale

Running proxy server software provides a network-based avenue of attack, and should be removed if not needed.

Uninstall squid Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_squid lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Uninstall squid Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_uninstall_squid
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The squid package can be removed with the following command:

$ sudo yum erase squid

Rationale

If there is no need to make the proxy server software available, removing it provides a safeguard against its activation.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package squid is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:963 of type rpminfo_object
Name
squid
Disable snmpd Servicexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_snmpd lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Disable snmpd Service

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_disable_snmpd
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The snmpd service can be disabled with the following command:

$ sudo systemctl disable snmpd

Rationale

Running SNMP software provides a network-based avenue of attack, and should be disabled if not needed.

Uninstall net-snmp Packagexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_net-snmp_removed lowCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Uninstall net-snmp Package

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_package_net-snmp_removed
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

The net-snmp package provides the snmpd service. The net-snmp package can be removed with the following command:

$ sudo yum erase net-snmp

Rationale

If there is no need to run SNMP server software, removing the package provides a safeguard against its activation.

OVAL details

Items not found violating package net-snmp is removed:

Object oval:ssg:obj:807 of type rpminfo_object
Name
net-snmp
Configure SNMP Service to Use Only SNMPv3 or Newer xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_snmpd_use_newer_protocol mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Configure SNMP Service to Use Only SNMPv3 or Newer

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_snmpd_use_newer_protocol
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Description

Edit /etc/snmp/snmpd.conf, removing any references to rocommunity, rwcommunity, or com2sec. Upon doing that, restart the SNMP service:

$ sudo service snmpd restart

Rationale

Earlier versions of SNMP are considered insecure, as they potentially allow unauthorized access to detailed system management information.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Check snmpd configuration:

Object oval:ssg:obj:853 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/snmp/snmpd.conf^[\s]*(com2se|rocommunity|rwcommunity)1
Ensure Default Password Is Not Usedxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_snmpd_not_default_password mediumCCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

Ensure Default Password Is Not Used

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_snmpd_not_default_password
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitymedium
Identifiers and References

identifiers:  CCE-RHEL7-CCE-TBD

references:  Test attestation on 20121214 by MAN

Description

Edit /etc/snmp/snmpd.conf, remove default community string public. Upon doing that, restart the SNMP service:

$ sudo service snmpd restart

Rationale

Presence of the default SNMP password enables querying of different system aspects and could result in unauthorized knowledge of the system.

OVAL details

Items not found violating Check snmpd configuration:

Object oval:ssg:obj:1279 of type textfilecontent54_object
FilepathPatternInstance
/etc/snmp/snmpd.conf^[\s]*(com2se|rocommunity|rwcommunity|createUser).*(public|private)1
Product Meets this Requirementxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_met_inherently_generic low

Product Meets this Requirement

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_met_inherently_generic
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

references:  42, 56, 206, 1084, 66, 85, 86, 185, 223, 171, 172, 1694, 770, 804, 162, 163, 164, 345, 346, 1096, 1111, 1291, 386, 156, 186, 1083, 1082, 1090, 804, 1127, 1128, 1129, 1248, 1265, 1314, 1362, 1368, 1310, 1311, 1328, 1399, 1400, 1404, 1405, 1427, 1499, 1632, 1693, 1665, 1674

Description

This requirement is a permanent not a finding. No fix is required.

Rationale

Red Hat Enterprise Linux meets this requirement through design and implementation.

Product Meets this Requirementxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_met_inherently_auditing low

Product Meets this Requirement

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_met_inherently_auditing
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

references:  130, 157, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 159, 174

Description

This requirement is a permanent not a finding. No fix is required.

Rationale

The Red Hat Enterprise Linux audit system meets this requirement through design and implementation.

Product Meets this Requirementxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_met_inherently_nonselected low

Product Meets this Requirement

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_met_inherently_nonselected
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

references:  34, 35, 99, 154, 226, 802, 872, 1086, 1087, 1089, 1091, 1424, 1426, 1428, 1209, 1214, 1237, 1269, 1338, 1425, 1670

Description

This requirement is a permanent not a finding. No fix is required.

Rationale

Red Hat Enterprise Linux meets this requirement through design and implementation.

Guidance Does Not Meet this Requirement Due to Impracticality or Scopexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_unmet_nonfinding_nonselected_scope low

Guidance Does Not Meet this Requirement Due to Impracticality or Scope

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_unmet_nonfinding_nonselected_scope
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

references:  21, 25, 28, 29, 30, 165, 221, 354, 553, 779, 780, 781, 1009, 1094, 1123, 1124, 1125, 1132, 1135, 1140, 1141, 1142, 1143, 1145, 1147, 1148, 1166, 1339, 1340, 1341, 1350, 1356, 1373, 1374, 1383, 1391, 1392, 1395, 1662

Description

This requirement is NA. No fix is required.

Rationale

The guidance does not meet this requirement. The requirement is impractical or out of scope.

Implementation of the Requirement is Not Supportedxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_unmet_finding_nonselected low

Implementation of the Requirement is Not Supported

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_unmet_finding_nonselected
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

references:  20, 31, 52, 144, 1158, 1294, 1295, 1500

Description

This requirement is a permanent finding and cannot be fixed. An appropriate mitigation for the system must be implemented but this finding cannot be considered fixed.

Rationale

RHEL7 does not support this requirement.

Guidance Does Not Meet this Requirement Due to Impracticality or Scopexccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_unmet_nonfinding_scope low

Guidance Does Not Meet this Requirement Due to Impracticality or Scope

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_unmet_nonfinding_scope
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

references:  15, 27, 218, 219, 371, 372, 535, 537, 539, 1682, 370, 37, 24, 1112, 1126, 1143, 1149, 1157, 1159, 1210, 1211, 1274, 1372, 1376, 1377, 1352, 1401, 1555, 1556, 1150

Description

This requirement is NA. No fix is required.

Rationale

The guidance does not meet this requirement. The requirement is impractical or out of scope.

A process for prompt installation of OS updates must exist.xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_update_process low

A process for prompt installation of OS updates must exist.

Rule IDxccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_update_process
Result
notselected
Time2016-02-22T01:58:42
Severitylow
Identifiers and References

references:  1232

Description

Procedures to promptly apply software updates must be established and executed. The Red Hat operating system provides support for automating such a process, by running the yum program through a cron job or by managing the system and its packages through the Red Hat Network or a Satellite Server.

Rationale

This is a manual inquiry about update procedure.

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