GEN000000-LNX00520 - The /etc/sysctl.conf file must have mode 0600 or less permissive.

Information

The sysctl.conf file specifies the values for kernel parameters to be set on boot. These settings can affect the system's security.

Solution

Use the chmod command to change the mode of the /etc/sysctl.conf file.
# chmod 0600 /etc/sysctl.conf

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_Oracle_Linux_5_V2R1_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: ACCESS CONTROL, CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|AC-6, 800-53|CM-5(6), CAT|II, CCI|CCI-000225, CCI|CCI-001499, Rule-ID|SV-218177r603259_rule, STIG-ID|GEN000000-LNX00520, STIG-Legacy|SV-62963, STIG-Legacy|V-4336, Vuln-ID|V-218177

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 5fe8e75f5bedf1e9f1f36f7e86d3605a8a0b3662394b3772ad11735efd480b25