Check: OL6-00-000020
Oracle Linux 6 STIG:
OL6-00-000020
(in versions v2 r7 through v1 r9)
Title
The system must use a Linux Security Module configured to enforce limits on system services. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Setting the SELinux state to enforcing ensures SELinux is able to confine potentially compromised processes to the security policy, which is designed to prevent them from causing damage to the system or further elevating their privileges.
Check Content
Check the file "/etc/selinux/config" and ensure the following line appears: SELINUX=enforcing If SELINUX is not set to enforcing, this is a finding.
Fix Text
The SELinux state should be set to "enforcing" at system boot time. In the file "/etc/selinux/config", add or correct the following line to configure the system to boot into enforcing mode: SELINUX=enforcing
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-208801r793586_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-208801
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |