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[SuSe Linux] SecCheck tool by Marc Heuse
From: Andre Rodrigues <acastanheira2001 () yahoo com br>
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 03:25:44 -0700 (PDT)
Hi, I need to understand some issues reported by the seccheck tool that runs on linux boxes. I´ve searched docs and howto´s on the internet but found anything. Here are some examples: _______________ Changes in your daily security configuration: * Changes (+: new entries, -: removed entries): + sunrpc + The following NFS mounts haven't got the nosuid option set: + vb08:/opt/jboss on /opt/integrador/servidores/vb08 type nfs + (rw,addr=***.***.***.***) I´ve replaced the real IP address by *. * Changes (+: new entries, -: removed entries): - mrtg root UDP *:38241 - mrtg root UDP *:38242 - mrtg root UDP *:38243 - mrtg root UDP *:38244 + mrtg root UDP *:40480 + mrtg root UDP *:40481 + mrtg root UDP *:40482 + mrtg root UDP *:40483 * Changes (+: new entries, -: removed entries): - smtpd postfix TCP *:25 (LISTEN) Checking the /etc/shadow file: Login **** has an unsual password field length I´ve replaced the real login by *. Checking the /etc/group file: Group bin(1) has got the following members: daemon The following loadable kernel modules are currently installed: There are many entries here. What can I do about this? Thanks, André ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate. We look at how SSL works, how it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates. http://www.dinclinx.com/Redirect.aspx?36;4175;25;1371;0;5;946;e13b6be442f727d1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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