The system boot loader configuration file(s) must be owned by root.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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| V-38579 | RHEL-06-000065 | SV-50380r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Only root should be able to modify important boot parameters. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-09-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-43527r1_fix) |
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| The file "/etc/grub.conf" should be owned by the "root" user to prevent destruction or modification of the file. To properly set the owner of "/etc/grub.conf", run the command: # chown root /etc/grub.conf |