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The /etc/sysctl.conf file must be group-owned by root.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-4335 GEN000000-LNX00500 SV-44656r1_rule Medium
Description
The sysctl.conf file specifies the values for kernel parameters to be set on boot. These settings can affect the system's security.
STIG Date
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z 2016-12-20

Details

Check Text ( C-42160r1_chk )
Check /etc/sysctl.conf group ownership:
# ls -lL /etc/sysctl.conf
If /etc/sysctl.conf is not group-owned by root, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-38111r1_fix)
Use the chgrp command to change the group owner of /etc/sysctl.conf to root:
# chgrp root /etc/sysctl.conf