Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-51369 | RHEL-06-000023 | SV-65579r1_rule | Low |
Description |
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Setting the SELinux policy to "targeted" or a more specialized policy ensures the system will confine processes that are likely to be targeted for exploitation, such as network or system services. |
STIG | Date |
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-03-01 |
Check Text ( C-53711r1_chk ) |
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Check the file "/etc/selinux/config" and ensure the following line appears: SELINUXTYPE=targeted If it does not, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-56171r1_fix) |
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The SELinux "targeted" policy is appropriate for general-purpose desktops and servers, as well as systems in many other roles. To configure the system to use this policy, add or correct the following line in "/etc/selinux/config": SELINUXTYPE=targeted Other policies, such as "mls", provide additional security labeling and greater confinement but are not compatible with many general-purpose use cases. |