The system must allow locking of the console screen in text mode.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-38590 | RHEL-06-000071 | SV-50391r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
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| Installing "screen" ensures a console locking capability is available for users who may need to suspend console logins. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-46148r1_chk ) |
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| Run the following command to determine if the "screen" package is installed: # rpm -q screen If the package is not installed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43538r1_fix) |
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| To enable console screen locking when in text mode, install the "screen" package: # 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 |