{"description": "The System.map files are symbol map files generated during the compilation of the Linux\nkernel. They contain the mapping between kernel symbols and their corresponding memory\naddresses. These files must be group-owned by root.\n\n\nTo properly set the group owner of <code>/boot/System.map*</code>, run the command:\n\n  <pre>$ sudo chgrp root /boot/System.map*</pre>\n  ", "rationale": "The purpose of <tt>System.map</tt> files is primarily for debugging and profiling the kernel.\nUnrestricted access to these files might disclose information useful to attackers and\nmalicious software leading to more sophisticated exploitation.", "severity": "low", "references": {"anssi": ["R29"]}, "control_references": {"anssi": ["R29"]}, "components": [], "identifiers": {}, "ocil_clause": "/boot/System.map* does not have a group owner of\nroot\n", "ocil": "To check the group ownership of <code>/boot/System.map*</code>,\nrun the command:\n<pre>$ ls -lL /boot/System.map*</pre>\nIf properly configured, the output should indicate the following group-owner:\n\n  <code>root</code>\n  ", "oval_external_content": null, "fixtext": "", "checktext": "", "vuldiscussion": "", "srg_requirement": "", "warnings": [], "conflicts": [], "requires": [], "policy_specific_content": {}, "platform": "system_with_kernel", "platforms": ["system_with_kernel"], "sce_metadata": {}, "inherited_platforms": [], "cpe_platform_names": ["system_with_kernel"], "inherited_cpe_platform_names": [], "bash_conditional": null, "fixes": {}, "title": "Verify Group Who Owns System.map Files", "definition_location": "/aptdata/openscap/scap-security-guide/linux_os/guide/system/permissions/files/file_groupowner_systemmap/rule.yml", "template": {"name": "file_groupowner", "vars": {"filepath": "/boot/", "file_regex": "^.*System\\.map.*$", "gid_or_name": "root"}, "backends": {}}}