Check: GEN000000-LNX00220
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN000000-LNX00220
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The /etc/lilo.conf file must have mode 0600 or less permissive. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
File permissions greater than 0600 could allow a user to view or modify sensitive information pertaining to system boot instructions.
Check Content
Check /etc/lilo.conf permissions: # ls –lL /etc/lilo.conf If /etc/lilo.conf has a mode more permissive than 0600, then this is a finding.
Fix Text
Change the mode of the lilo.conf file. # chmod 0600 /etc/lilo.conf
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-4253r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-4253
Group Title: GEN000000-LNX00220
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