Check: OL6-00-000524
Oracle Linux 6 STIG:
OL6-00-000524
(in versions v2 r7 through v1 r9)
Title
The system must provide automated support for account management functions. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
A comprehensive account management process that includes automation helps to ensure the accounts designated as requiring attention are consistently and promptly addressed. Enterprise environments make user account management challenging and complex. A user management process requiring administrators to manually address account management functions adds risk of potential oversight.
Check Content
Interview the SA to determine if there is an automated system for managing user accounts, preferably integrated with an existing enterprise user management system. If there is not, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Implement an automated system for managing user accounts that minimizes the risk of errors, either intentional or deliberate. If possible, this system should integrate with an existing enterprise user management system, such as, one based Active Directory or Kerberos.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-209067r793788_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-209067
Group Title: SRG-OS-000001
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000015 |
The organization employs automated mechanisms to support the information system account management functions. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-2 (1) |
Automated System Account Management |