HAProxy libraries, and configuration files must only be accessible to privileged users.

From VMW vRealize Automation 7.x HA Proxy Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-001813

SV-99847r1_rule HAProxy libraries, and configuration files must only be accessible to privileged users.

Vulnerability discussion

A web server can be modified through parameter modification, patch installation, upgrades to the web server or modules, and security parameter changes. With each of these changes, there is the potential for an adverse effect such as a DoS, web server instability, or hosted application instability.To limit changes to the web server and limit exposure to any adverse effects from the changes, files such as the web server application files, libraries, and configuration files must have permissions and ownership set properly to only allow privileged users access.

Check content

At the command prompt, execute the following command: ls -alR /etc/haproxy /etc/init.d/haproxy /usr/sbin/haproxy If any configuration or application files have permissions greater than "750" or are not owned by "root", this is a finding.

Fix text

Navigate to any listed files with incorrect permissions or ownership and set them in accordance with site policy.

Pro Tips

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