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V-4335

CAT II (Medium)

The /etc/sysctl.conf file must be group-owned by root.

Rule ID

SV-44656r1_rule

STIG

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R12

CCIs

CCI-000225

Discussion

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

Check Content

Check /etc/sysctl.conf group ownership: 
# ls -lL /etc/sysctl.conf 
If /etc/sysctl.conf is not group-owned by root, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Use the chgrp command to change the group owner of /etc/sysctl.conf to root:
# chgrp root /etc/sysctl.conf