The system must allow locking of graphical desktop sessions.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38474 | RHEL-06-000508 | SV-50274r2_rule | Low |
| Description |
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| The ability to lock graphical desktop sessions manually allows users to easily secure their accounts should they need to depart from their workstations temporarily. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-05-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-46030r2_chk ) |
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| If the GConf2 package is not installed, this is not applicable. Verify the keybindings for the Gnome screensaver: # gconftool-2 --direct --config-source xml:readwrite:/etc/gconf/gconf.xml.mandatory --get /apps/gnome_settings_daemon/keybindings/screensaver If no output is visible, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43420r1_fix) |
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| Run the following command to set the Gnome desktop keybinding for locking the screen: # gconftool-2 --direct \ --config-source xml:readwrite:/etc/gconf/gconf.xml.mandatory \ --type string \ --set /apps/gnome_settings_daemon/keybindings/screensaver " Another keyboard sequence may be substituted for " |