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The kernel core dump data directory must be group-owned by bin, sys, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22405 | GEN003521 | SV-38862r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Kernel core dumps may contain the full contents of system memory at the time of the crash. As the system memory may contain sensitive information, it must be protected accordingly. If the kernel core dump data directory is not group-owned by a system group, the core dumps contained in the directory may be subject to unauthorized access. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 5.3 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37855r1_chk ) |
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| Determine the core file copy location. #sysdumpdev -l | grep -i "core dir" Determine the group owner of the kernel core dump data directory. # ls -lLd < directory > If the group owner is not bin, sys, or system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33117r1_fix) |
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| Change the group owner of the kernel core dump data directory to bin, sys, or system. # chgrp sys < directory > |