cyberstrikeus CIS Docker Benchmark v1.7.0 - Control 3.6
Description
You should verify that the /etc/docker directory permissions are correctly set to 755 or more restrictively.
Rationale
The /etc/docker directory contains certificates and keys in addition to various sensitive files. It should therefore only be writeable by root to ensure that it can not be modified by a less privileged user.
Impact
None.
Audit Procedure
You should execute the command below to verify that the directory has permissions of 755 or more restrictive ones:
stat -c %a /etc/docker
Remediation
You should run the following command:
chmod 755 /etc/docker
This sets the permissions for the directory to 755.
Default Value
By default, the permissions for this directory are set to 755.
References
CIS Controls
| Controls Version | Control | IG 1 | IG 2 | IG 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v8 | 3.3 Configure Data Access Control ListsConfigure data access control lists based on a user's need to know. Apply data access control lists, also known as access permissions, to local and remote file systems, databases, and applications. | ● | ● | ● |
| v7 | 14.6 Protect Information through Access Control ListsProtect all information stored on systems with file system, network share, claims, application, or database specific access control lists. These controls will enforce the principle that only authorized individuals should have access to the information based on their need to access the information as a part of their responsibilities. | ● | ● | ● |
Profile Applicability
- Level 1 - Docker - Linux
Assessment Status
Automated