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Check: GEN008720

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG: GEN008720 (in versions v1 r12 through v1 r9)

Title

The systems boot loader configuration file(s) must have mode 0600 or less permissive. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

File permissions greater than 0600 on boot loader configuration files could allow an unauthorized user to view or modify sensitive information pertaining to system boot instructions.

Check Content

Check /etc/zipl.conf permissions: # ls –lL /etc/zipl.conf If /etc/zipl.conf has a mode more permissive than 0600, then this is a finding.

Fix Text

Change the mode of the zipl.conf file to 0600. # chmod 0600 /etc/zipl.conf

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-46075r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-4250

Group Title: GEN008720

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000225	The organization employs the concept of least privilege, allowing only authorized accesses for users (and processes acting on behalf of users) which are necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in accordance with organizational missions and business functions.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
AC-6	Least Privilege