| name | CIS Ubuntu 14.04 LTS - 1.7.2 Ensure GDM login banner is configured |
| description | Verify that GDM graphical login banner is configured with appropriate warning message |
| category | cis-os-hardening |
| version | 2.1.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","ubuntu","ubuntu-14.04","level-1","scored","banners"] |
| cis_id | 1.7.2 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS Ubuntu Linux 14.04 LTS Benchmark v2.1.0 |
| tech_stack | ["ubuntu","linux"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | low |
1.7.2 Ensure GDM login banner is configured (Scored)
Profile Applicability
- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation
Description
GDM is the GNOME Display Manager which handles graphical login for GNOME based systems.
Rationale
Warning messages inform users who are attempting to login to the system of their legal status regarding the system and must include the name of the organization that owns the system and any monitoring policies that are in place.
Audit Procedure
If GDM is installed on the system verify that /etc/dconf/profile/gdm exists and contains the following:
user-db:user
system-db:gdm
file-db:/usr/share/gdm/greeter-dconf-defaults
Then verify the banner-message-enable and banner-message-text options are configured in one of the files in the /etc/dconf/db/gdm.d/ directory:
[org/gnome/login-screen]
banner-message-enable=true
banner-message-text='<banner message>'
This is typically configured in /etc/dconf/db/gdm.d/01-banner-message.
Expected Result
The dconf profile for GDM should exist with the appropriate database configuration, and the banner message should be enabled with an appropriate warning text.
Remediation
Create the /etc/dconf/profile/gdm file with the following contents:
user-db:user
system-db:gdm
file-db:/usr/share/gdm/greeter-dconf-defaults
Create or edit the banner-message-enable and banner-message-text options in /etc/dconf/db/gdm.d/01-banner-message:
[org/gnome/login-screen]
banner-message-enable=true
banner-message-text='Authorized uses only. All activity may be monitored and reported.'
Run the following command to update the system databases:
dconf update
Default Value
No GDM banner is configured by default.
Notes
Additional options and sections may appear in the /etc/dconf/db/gdm.d/01-banner-message file. If a different GUI login service is in use, consult your documentation and apply an equivalent banner.
References
- CIS Controls: Warning banners section
Profile
- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation
