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The system's boot loader configuration file(s) must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22587 | GEN008780 | SV-26988r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The system's boot loader configuration files are critical to the integrity of the system and must be protected. Unauthorized modifications resulting from improper group ownership may compromise the boot loader configuration. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37240r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the group ownership of the file. # ls -lLd /boot/grub/grub.conf If the group-owner of the file is not root, bin, sys, or system this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32443r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group ownership of the file. # chgrp root /boot/grub/grub.conf |