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CIS Oracle Linux 6 Benchmark 2.0.0 Checklist Details (Checklist Revisions)

Supporting Resources:

Target:

Target CPE Name
Oracle Linux 6 cpe:/o:oracle:linux:6.0 (View CVEs)

Checklist Highlights

Checklist Name:
CIS Oracle Linux 6 Benchmark
Checklist ID:
1192
Version:
2.0.0
Type:
Compliance
Review Status:
Final
Authority:
Third Party: Center for Internet Security (CIS)
Original Publication Date:
02/16/2021

Checklist Summary:

This document provides prescriptive guidance for establishing a secure configuration posture for Oracle Linux 6 systems running on x86 and x64 platforms. This document was tested against Oracle Linux 6.10 The guidance within broadly assumes that operations are being performed as the root user. Non-root users may not be able to access certain areas of the system, especially after remediation has been performed. It is advisable to verify root users path integrity and the integrity of any programs being run prior to execution of commands and scripts included in this benchmark. To obtain the latest version of this guide, please visit http://workbench.cisecurity.org. If you have questions, comments, or have identified ways to improve this guide, please write us at feedback@cisecurity.org.

Checklist Role:

  • Operating System

Known Issues:

Not provided.

Target Audience:

This benchmark is intended for system and application administrators, security specialists, auditors, help desk, and platform deployment personnel who plan to develop, deploy, assess, or secure solutions that incorporate Oracle Linux 6 on a x86 and x64 platforms

Target Operational Environment:

  • Managed
  • Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)

Testing Information:

Not provided.

Regulatory Compliance:

Not provided.

Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:

Not provided.

Disclaimer:

Not provided.

Product Support:

Not provided.

Point of Contact:

feedback@cisecurity.org

Sponsor:

Not provided.

Licensing:

Not provided.

Change History:

new checklist - 3/1/24
Candidate to Final - 4/19/24

Dependency/Requirements:

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NIST checklist record last modified on 04/19/2024