Container Network Interface file permissions are set to 644 or more restrictive

kubernetes

Classification:

compliance

Framework:

cis-kubernetes

Control:

1.1.9

Set up the kubernetes integration.

Description

Ensure that the Container Network Interface files have permissions of 644 or more restrictive.

Rationale

Container Network Interface provides various networking options for overlay networking. You should consult their documentation and restrict their respective file permissions to maintain the integrity of those files. Those files should be writable by only the administrators on the system.

Audit

Run the below command (based on the file location on your system) on the master node.

stat -c %a <path/to/cni/files>

Verify the permissions are 644 or more restrictive.

Remediation

Run the below command (based on the file location on your system) on the master node. For example, chmod 644 <path/to/cni/files>

Impact

None

Default value

NA

References

  1. https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/cluster-administration/networking/

CIS controls

Version 6

5.1 Minimize And Sparingly Use Administrative Privileges - Minimize administrative privileges and only use administrative accounts when they are required. Implement focused auditing on the use of administrative privileged functions and monitor for anomalous behavior.

Version 7

5.2 Maintain Secure Images - Maintain secure images or templates for all systems in the enterprise based on the organization’s approved configuration standards. Any new system deployment or existing system that becomes compromised should be imaged using one of those images or templates.