Check: OL08-00-010170
Oracle Linux 8 STIG:
OL08-00-010170
(in versions v1 r10 through v1 r1)
Title
OL 8 must use a Linux Security Module configured to enforce limits on system services. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Without verification of the security functions, security functions may not operate correctly and the failure may go unnoticed. Security function is defined as the hardware, software, and/or firmware of the information system responsible for enforcing the system security policy and supporting the isolation of code and data on which the protection is based. Security functionality includes but is not limited to establishing system accounts, configuring access authorizations (i.e., permissions, privileges), setting events to be audited, and setting intrusion detection parameters. This requirement applies to operating systems performing security function verification/testing and/or systems and environments that require this functionality.
Check Content
Verify the operating system verifies correct operation of all security functions. Check if "SELinux" is in "Enforcing" mode with the following command: $ getenforce Enforcing If "SELinux" is not in "Enforcing" mode, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure OL 8 to verify correct operation of all security functions. Set "SELinux" to "Enforcing" mode by modifying the "/etc/selinux/config" file with the following line: SELINUX=enforcing A reboot is required for the changes to take effect.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-248548r779210_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-248548
Group Title: SRG-OS-000134-GPOS-00068
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-001084 |
The information system isolates security functions from nonsecurity functions. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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SC-3 |
Security Function Isolation |