The Photon operating system must protect all "sysctl" configuration files from unauthorized access.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
The "sysctl" configuration file specifies values for kernel parameters to be set on boot. Incorrect or malicious configuration of these parameters can have a negative effect on system security.
- ID
- SV-256582r991589_rule
- Version
- PHTN-30-000113
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
At the command line, run the following commands for each returned file:
# chmod 600 <file>
# chown root:root <file>