1.4.1 Ensure permissions on bootloader config are configured

Information

Setting the permissions to read and write for root only prevents non-root users from
seeing the boot parameters or changing them. Non-root users who read the boot
parameters may be able to identify weaknesses in security upon boot and be able to exploit them.

Solution

Run the following commands to set permissions on your grub configuration - # chown root-root /boot/grub/menu.lst
# chmod og-rwx /boot/grub/menu.lstNotes-This recommendation is designed around the grub bootloader, if LILO or another bootloader is in use in your environment enact equivalent settings.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1863

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

References: 800-53|SI-7(9), CSCv6|3.1

Plugin: Unix

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