Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-4336 | GEN000000-LNX00520 | SV-62963r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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The sysctl.conf file specifies the values for kernel parameters to be set on boot. These settings can affect the system's security. |
STIG | Date |
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Oracle Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-03-01 |
Check Text ( C-51763r2_chk ) |
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Check /etc/sysctl.conf permissions: # ls -lL /etc/sysctl.conf If /etc/sysctl.conf has a mode more permissive than 0600, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-53539r1_fix) |
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Use the chmod command to change the mode of the /etc/sysctl.conf file. # chmod 0600 /etc/sysctl.conf |