# CIS Ubuntu 14.04 LTS - 1.6.1.4 Ensure no unconfined daemons exist

> Verify that no daemons are running unconfined outside of SELinux policy restrictions

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# 1.6.1.4 Ensure no unconfined daemons exist (Scored)

## Profile Applicability

- Level 2 - Server
- Level 2 - Workstation

## Description

Daemons that are not defined in SELinux policy will inherit the security context of their parent process.

## Rationale

Since daemons are launched and descend from the `init` process, they will inherit the security context label `initrc_t`. This could cause the unintended consequence of giving the process more permission than it requires.

## Audit Procedure

Run the following command and verify not output is produced:

```bash
ps -eZ | egrep "initrc" | egrep -vw "tr|ps|egrep|bash|awk" | tr ':' ' ' | awk '{ print $NF }'
```

## Expected Result

No output should be returned. Any output indicates unconfined daemons that need investigation.

## Remediation

Investigate any unconfined daemons found during the audit action. They may need to have an existing security context assigned to them or a policy built for them.

## Default Value

Not applicable.

## Notes

Occasionally certain daemons such as backup or centralized management software may require running unconfined. Any such software should be carefully analyzed and documented before such an exception is made.

## References

- CIS Controls: 14.4 Protect Information With Access Control Lists

## Profile

- Level 2 - Server
- Level 2 - Workstation