Classification:

compliance

Framework:

cis-docker

Control:

3.22

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Set up the docker integration.

Description

You should verify that the /etc/default/docker file permissions are correctly set to 644 or more restrictively.

Rationale

The /etc/default/docker file contains sensitive parameters that may alter the behavior of the Docker daemon. It should therefore be writeable only by root in order to ensure that it is not modified by less privileged users.

Audit

Verify that the /etc/default/docker file permissions are set to 644 or more restrictively, by running:

stat -c %a /etc/default/docker

Remediation

Run the following command: chmod 644 /etc/default/docker

This sets the file permissions for this file to 644.

Impact

None

Default value

This file may not be present on the system and in this case, this recommendation is not applicable.

References

1. https://docs.docker.com/engine/admin/configuring/

CIS controls

Version 6

14.4 Protect Information With Access Control Lists - All information stored on systems shall be protected 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.

Version 7

14.6 Protect Information through Access Control Lists Protect 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.