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The SLES for the vRealize boot loader configuration file(s) must be group-owned by root, bin, sys, or system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-239508 | VROM-SL-000435 | SV-239508r661975_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The SLES for vRealize’s boot loader configuration files are critical to the integrity of the system and must be protected. Unauthorized modifications resulting from improper group ownership may compromise the boot loader configuration. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vRealize Operations Manager 6.x SLES Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-07-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42741r661973_chk ) |
|---|
| Check "/boot/grub/menu.lst" file ownership: # stat /boot/grub/menu.lst If the group-owner of the file is not "root", "bin", "sys", or "system", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-42700r661974_fix) |
|---|
| Change the group-ownership of the "/boot/grub/menu.lst" file: # chgrp root /boot/grub/menu.lst |