View the security misconfiguration catalog
  • Misconfiguration Name
  • AppArmor/Selinux is not installed or disabled
  • Description
  • AppArmor ("Application Armor") or Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) is a Linux kernel security module that allows the system administrator to define access controls for the applications, processes, and files on a system. Ensure AppArmor/SELinux is installed and enabled to monitor applications, processes and files on a system.
  • Severity
  • critical
  • Category
  • Linux - OS Security
  • Resolution
  • Follow the below steps to resolve the misconfiguration. It is advisable to install a AppArmor/SELinux and configure it in your network systems to prevent them from unauthorized access.
  • Potential issues that may arise after applying the resolution
  • Altering the existing security setting may create the following impact in your network operations.
  • Does remediation require reboot?
  • No