Check: OL6-00-000017
Oracle Linux 6 STIG:
OL6-00-000017
(in versions v2 r7 through v1 r9)
Title
The system must use a Linux Security Module at boot time. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Disabling a major host protection feature, such as SELinux, at boot time prevents it from confining system services at boot time. Further, it increases the chances that it will remain off during system operation.
Check Content
Inspect "/boot/grub/grub.conf" for any instances of "selinux=0" in the kernel boot arguments. Presence of "selinux=0" indicates that SELinux is disabled at boot time. If SELinux is disabled at boot time, this is a finding.
Fix Text
SELinux can be disabled at boot time by an argument in "/boot/grub/grub.conf". Remove any instances of "selinux=0" from the kernel arguments in that file to prevent SELinux from being disabled at boot.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-208799r793584_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-208799
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 |