The system must use a Linux Security Module configured to limit the privileges of system services.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22584 | GEN000000-LNX00800 | SV-26978r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
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| Linux Security Modules such as SELinux and AppArmor can be used to provide protection from software exploits by explicitly defining the privileges permitted to each software package. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-31279r2_fix) |
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| Enable one of the SELinux policies. Edit /etc/sysconfig/selinux and set the value of the SELINUX option to "enforcing" and SELINUXTYPE to "targeted" or "strict". Restart the system. |