Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-4335 | GEN000000-LNX00500 | SV-44656r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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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 |
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z | 2016-12-20 |
Check Text ( C-42160r1_chk ) |
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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) |
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Use the chgrp command to change the group owner of /etc/sysctl.conf to root: # chgrp root /etc/sysctl.conf |