Kubernetes PKI certificate files should have permissions of 644 or more restrictive
Set up the kubernetes integration.
Description
Ensure that Kubernetes PKI certificate files have permissions of 644 or more restrictive.
Rationale
Kubernetes makes use of a number of certificate files as part of the operation of its components. The permissions on these files should be set to 644 or more restrictive to protect their integrity.
Audit
Run the below command (based on the file location on your system) on the master node.
find /etc/kubernetes/pki -name "*.crt" | xargs stat -c '%n %a'
Verify the permissions are 644 or more restrictive.
Run the below command (based on the file location on your system) on the master node. For example, chmod -R 644 /etc/kubernetes/pki/*.crt
Impact
None
Default value
By default, the certificates used by Kubernetes are set to have permissions of 644
References
- https://kubernetes.io/docs/admin/kube-apiserver/
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.
