Check: RHEL-06-000017
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 STIG:
RHEL-06-000017
(in versions v2 r2 through v1 r14)
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-217858r603264_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-217858
Group Title: SRG-OS-000445
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
| CCI-002163 |
The organization defines the discretionary access control policies the information system is to enforce over subjects and objects. |
| CCI-002696 |
The information system verifies correct operation of organization-defined security functions. |