The centralized process core dump data directory must not have an extended ACL.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22403 | GEN003505 | SV-26058r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Low |
| Description |
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| 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 process core dump data directory has an extended ACL, unauthorized users may be able to view or to modify sensitive information contained any process core dumps in the directory. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29240r1_chk ) |
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| Determine if the centralized process core dump data directory has an extended ACL. # ls -lLd If the permissions contain a '+', there is an extended ACL, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-26260r1_fix) |
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| Remove the extended ACL from the centralized process core dump data directory. |