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The centralized process core dump data directory must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22400 | GEN003502 | SV-26054r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Process core dumps contain the memory in use by the process when it crashed. Any data the process was handling may be contained in the core file, and it must be protected accordingly. If the centralized process core dump data directory is not owned by root, the core dumps contained in the directory may be subject to unauthorized access. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29236r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine the owner of the centralized process core dump directory. # ls -lLd If the owner is not root, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-26257r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the owner of the centralized process core dump directory to root. # chown root |