CCE-92678-2Platform: cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:18.04 | Date: (C)2019-11-07 (M)2023-07-04 |
The X Window system provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) where users can have multiple windows in which to run programs and various add on. The X Window system is typically used on desktops where users login, but not on servers where users typically do not login.
Rationale:
Unless your organization specifically requires graphical login access via X Windows, remove it to reduce the potential attack surface.
Parameter:
[no/yes]
Technical Mechanism:
Uninstall X Windows:
# apt-get purge xserver-xorg-core*
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 5.1 | Attack Vector: LOCAL |
Exploit Score: 0.8 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
Impact Score: 4.2 | Privileges Required: HIGH |
Severity: MEDIUM | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: HIGH |
| Integrity: NONE |
| Availability: LOW |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:51277 |