| name | cis-ubuntu2004-v300-5-3-1-2 |
| description | Ensure latest version of libpam-modules is installed |
| category | cis-iam |
| version | 3.0.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","ubuntu","linux","ubuntu-20.04","pam","authentication"] |
| cis_id | 5.3.1.2 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS Benchmark v3.0.0 |
| tech_stack | ["ubuntu","linux"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
5.3.1.2 Ensure latest version of libpam-modules is installed (Automated)
Profile Applicability
- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation
Description
libpam-modules is a package containing a set of Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) which allows system administrators to configure different authentication methods for user logins, providing flexibility in how users can access applications by using various authentication modules to include password checks and other security mechanisms.
Rationale
Older versions of the libpam-modules package may not include the latest security and feature patches and updates.
Note: This Benchmark includes Recommendations that depend on newer libpam-modules features. These recommendations were written and tested against version 1.3.1-5ubuntu4.7. The latest available version should be used.
Audit Procedure
Command Line
Run the following command to verify libpam-modules is installed:
Run the following command to verify libpam-modules is the latest version:
Expected Result
The first command should return:
libpam-modules is installed
The second command should return nothing.
Remediation
Command Line
Run the following command to install the latest version of libpam-modules:
References
None listed.
CIS Controls
| Controls Version | Control | IG 1 | IG 2 | IG 3 |
|---|
| v8 | 0.0 Explicitly Not Mapped | | | |
| v7 | 0.0 Explicitly Not Mapped | | | |