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Docker Enterprise /etc/default/docker file ownership must be set to root:root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-235869 | DKER-EE-005350 | SV-235869r627734_rule | High |
| Description |
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| Verify that the /etc/default/docker file ownership and group-ownership is correctly set to root. /etc/default/docker file contains sensitive parameters that may alter the behavior of docker daemon. Hence, it should be owned and group-owned by root to maintain the integrity of the file. This file may not be present on the system. In that case, this recommendation is not applicable. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Docker Enterprise 2.x Linux/UNIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-39088r627732_chk ) |
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| This requirement applies to Ubuntu Linux systems only. Ensure that /etc/default/docker file ownership is set to root:root. Execute the below command to verify that the file is owned and group-owned by root: stat -c %U:%G /etc/default/docker If file ownership it not set to root:root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-39051r627733_fix) |
|---|
| Set the ownership and group-ownership for the file to root. Run the following command: chown root:root /etc/default/docker |