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The kernel core dump data directory must not have an extended ACL.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-22407 GEN003523 SV-26068r1_rule ECLP-1 Low
Description
Kernel core dumps may contain the full contents of system memory at the time of the crash. As the system memory may contain sensitive information, it must be protected accordingly. If there is an extended ACL for the kernel core dump data directory, unauthorized users may be able to view or to modify kernel core dump data files.
STIG Date
UNIX SRG 2013-03-26

Details

Check Text ( C-29245r1_chk )
Determine if the kernel core dump data directory has an extended ACL.
# ls -lLd
If the permissions contain a '+', the directory has an extended ACL, and this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-26264r1_fix)
Remove the extended ACL from the kernel core dump data directory.