Verify Group Who Owns /etc/sysctl.d Directory
An XCCDF Rule
Description
To properly set the group owner of /etc/sysctl.d, run the command:
$ sudo chgrp root /etc/sysctl.d
Rationale
The ownership of the /etc/sysctl.d directory by the root group is important because this directory hosts kernel configuration. Protection of this directory is critical for system security. Assigning the ownership to root ensures exclusive control of the kernel configuration.
- ID
- xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_directory_groupowner_etc_sysctld
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated