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Verify User Who Owns /etc/chrony.keys File

An XCCDF Rule

Description

To properly set the owner of /etc/chrony.keys, run the command:

$ sudo chown root /etc/chrony.keys 

Rationale

The ownership of the /etc/chrony.keys file by the chrony user is important because this file hosts chrony cryptographic keys. Protection of this file is critical for system security. Assigning the ownership to chrony ensures exclusive control of the chrony cryptographic keys.

ID
xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_file_owner_etc_chrony_keys
Severity
Medium
References
Updated