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AlmaLinux OS 9 must disable access to network bpf system call from nonprivileged processes.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Loading and accessing the packet filters programs and maps using the bpf() system call has the potential of revealing sensitive information about the kernel state.

ID
SV-269422r1050305_rule
Version
ALMA-09-040720
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Configure AlmaLinux OS 9 to prevent privilege escalation through the kernel by disabling access to the bpf syscall with the following command:

$ echo "kernel.unprivileged_bpf_disabled = 1" > /etc/sysctl.d/60-bpf.conf

Load settings from all system configuration files with the following command:

$ sysctl --system