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-4248r2_rule | ECAR-1 ECAR-2 ECAR-3 | High |
| Description |
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| GRUB is a versatile boot loader used by several platforms providing authentication for access to the system or boot loader. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 10 X86 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-06-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2058r2_chk ) |
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| Determine if the system uses the GRUB boot loader. # ls -l /boot/grub.conf /etc/grub.conf /boot/grub/grub.conf If the file does not exist, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-4159r2_fix) |
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| Configure the system to use the GRUB bootloader. |