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XCCDF
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.12 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-APP-000243-CTR-000600
OpenShift must prevent kernel profiling.
OpenShift must prevent kernel profiling.
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OpenShift must prevent kernel profiling.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Kernel profiling involves monitoring and analyzing the behavior of the kernel, including its internal operations and system calls. This level of access and visibility into the kernel can potentially be exploited by attackers to gather sensitive information or launch attacks. By preventing kernel profiling, the attack surface is minimized and the risk of unauthorized access or malicious activities targeting the kernel is reduced. Kernel profiling can introduce additional overhead and resource utilization, potentially impacting the stability and performance of the system. Profiling tools and techniques often involve instrumenting the kernel code, injecting hooks, or collecting detailed data, which may interfere with the normal operation of the kernel. By disallowing kernel profiling, OpenShift helps ensure the stability and reliability of the platform, preventing any potential disruptions caused by profiling activities.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>