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Process core dumps must be disabled unless needed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-11996 | GEN003500 | SV-12497r2_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Process core dumps contain the memory in use by the process when it crashed. Process core dump files can be of significant size and their use can result in file systems filling to capacity, which may result in denial-of-Service. Process core dumps can be useful for software debugging. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| UNIX SRG | 2013-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-7961r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine if process core dumps are enabled on the system. If process core dumps are enabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-11257r2_fix) |
|---|
| Disable process core dumps on the system. |