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The centralized process core dump data directory must have mode 0700 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22402 | GEN003504 | SV-38794r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Process core dumps contain the memory in use by the process when it crashed. Any data the process was handling may be contained in the core file, and it must be protected accordingly. If the process core dump data directory has a mode more permissive than 0700, unauthorized users may be able to view or to modify sensitive information contained any process core dumps in the directory. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Draft AIX Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2011-08-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37224r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine the mode of the centralized process core dump data directory. Procedure: #grep core_pathname /etc/security/user # ls -lLd If the mode is more permissive than 0700, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32486r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the centralized process core dump directory to 0700. Procedure: # chmod 0700 |