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Verify Permissions on the Kubernetes Scheduler Pod Specification File

An XCCDF Rule

Description

To properly set the permissions of /etc/kubernetes/static-pod-resources/kube-scheduler-pod-*/kube-scheduler-pod.yaml, run the command:

$ sudo chmod 0644 /etc/kubernetes/static-pod-resources/kube-scheduler-pod-*/kube-scheduler-pod.yaml

warning alert: Dependency Warning

This rule is only applicable for nodes that run the Kubernetes Scheduler service. The aforementioned service is only running on the nodes labeled "master" by default.

Rationale

If the Kubernetes specification file is writable by a group-owner or the world the risk of its compromise is increased. The file contains the configuration of an Kubernetes Scheduler service that is configured on the system. Protection of this file is critical for OpenShift security.

ID
xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_permissions_scheduler
Severity
Medium
References
Updated