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# The API server pod specification file ownership should be assigned to root
 
## Description{% #description %}

The API server pod specification file ownership should be set to `root:root`. The API server pod specification file controls various parameters that set the behavior of the API server. You should set its file ownership to maintain the integrity of the file.

## Remediation{% #remediation %}

1. Run the following command to adjust the file ownership:
   ```
   chown root:root /etc/kubernetes/manifests/kube-apiserver.yaml
   ```