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For systems capable of using GRUB, the system must be configured with GRUB as the default boot loader unless another boot loader has been authorized, justified, and documented using site-defined procedures.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4248 | GEN008660 | SV-42186r1_rule | ECAR-1 ECAR-2 ECAR-3 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| GRUB is a versatile boot loader used by several platforms that can provide authentication for access to the system or boot loader. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-07-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-35823r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the system to use the GRUB bootloader or document, justify, and authorize the alternate bootloader. |