The /etc/lilo.conf file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4253 | GEN000000-LNX00220 | SV-4253r2_rule | ECLP-1 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| File permissions greater than 0600 could allow a user to view or modify sensitive information pertaining to system boot instructions. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware ESX 3 Server | 2016-05-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-2077r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Check /etc/lilo.conf permissions: # ls –lL /etc/lilo.conf If /etc/lilo.conf has a mode more permissive than 0600, then this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-25798r1_fix) |
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| Change the mode of the lilo.conf file. # chmod 0600 /etc/lilo.conf |