The Photon operating system must protect all "sysctl" configuration files from unauthorized access.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-256582 | PHTN-30-000113 | SV-256582r991589_rule | CCI-000366 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| The "sysctl" configuration file specifies values for kernel parameters to be set on boot. Incorrect or malicious configuration of these parameters can have a negative effect on system security. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Appliance Photon OS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-12-16 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-256582r991589_chk)
At the command line, run the following command:
# find /etc/sysctl.conf /etc/sysctl.d/* -xdev -type f -a '(' -perm -002 -o -not -user root -o -not -group root ')' -exec ls -ld {} \;
If any files are returned, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-60200r887419_fix)
At the command line, run the following commands for each returned file:
# chmod 600 <file>
# chown root:root <file>