The SLES for the vRealize boot loader configuration files must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-239507 | VROM-SL-000430 | SV-239507r661972_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| The SLES for vRealize’s boot loader configuration files are critical to the integrity of the system and must be protected. Unauthorized modification of these files resulting from improper ownership could compromise the system's boot loader configuration. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vRealize Operations Manager 6.x SLES Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-07-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42740r661970_chk ) |
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| Check "/boot/grub/menu.lst" file ownership: # stat /boot/grub/menu.lst If the owner of the file is not "root", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-42699r661971_fix) |
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| Change the ownership of the "/boot/grub/menu.lst" file: # chown root /boot/grub/menu.lst |