1.6.1.3 Ensure SELinux policy is configured - sestatus

Information

Configure SELinux to meet or exceed the default targeted policy, which constrains daemons and system software only.

Rationale:

Security configuration requirements vary from site to site. Some sites may mandate a policy that is stricter than the default policy, which is perfectly acceptable. This item is intended to ensure that at least the default recommendations are met. If the system is running, resetting the config file may cause some risks.

Solution

Edit the /etc/selinux/config file to set the SELINUXTYPE parameter:

SELINUXTYPE=targeted

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/2449

Item Details

Category: ACCESS CONTROL

References: 800-53|AC-3, CSCv7|14.6

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 9c5a8a5c9abb13a620aa1de508cea91381708aa743461238138e172da110726a