Kernel core dumps must be disabled unless needed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-51279 | OSX8-00-01105 | SV-65489r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Kernel core dumps must be disabled unless needed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) Workstation STIG | 2015-02-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-53627r1_chk ) |
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| To check if kernel core dumps are enabled, run the following command: sudo sysctl kern.coredump | awk '{ print $NF }' If the value is not "0", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-56079r1_fix) |
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| Edit the /etc/sysctl.conf file to include the following line: kern.coredump=0 |