Verify Permissions On /etc/nftables Directory
An XCCDF Rule
Description
To properly set the permissions of /etc/nftables, run the command:
$ sudo chmod 0700 /etc/nftables
Rationale
Setting correct permissions on the /etc/nftables directory is important because this directory hosts nftables configuration. Protection of this directory is critical for system security. Restricting the permissions ensures exclusive control of the nftables configuration.
- ID
- xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_directory_permissions_etc_nftables
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated