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The system's boot loader configuration file(s) must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4250 | GEN008720 | SV-37942r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| File permissions greater than 0600 on boot loader configuration files could allow an unauthorized user to view or modify sensitive information pertaining to system boot instructions. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-32433r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the mode of the grub.conf file to 0600. # chmod 0600 /boot/grub/grub.conf |